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Shanghai Building Collapses Intact

Construction worker killed trying to retrieve tools

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(Newser) – A 13-story building under construction in Shanghai collapsed almost completely intact today, Reuters reports, killing a construction worker who entered the block of apartments to fetch his tools. The Chinese construction industry has been accused of dangerously shoddy work as the country rushes to build out its cities and infrastructure to keep up with economic growth.

Chinese men are seen near the collapsed 13-floor residential building which was under construction in Shanghai, China, Saturday June 27, 2009.
Chinese men are seen near the collapsed 13-floor residential building which was under construction in Shanghai, China, Saturday June 27, 2009.   (AP Photo)
Chinese men are seen near the collapsed 13-floor residential building which was under construction in Shanghai, China, Saturday June 27, 2009.
Chinese men are seen near the collapsed 13-floor residential building which was under construction in Shanghai, China, Saturday June 27, 2009.   (AP Photo)
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shonangreg
Jun 27, 09 8:37 AM CDT
"Collapse" is not the best word here. The building "toppled intact" or "fell over". Reply
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Reader71485694
Jun 27, 09 9:06 AM CDT
Sounds like the building was perfectly solid but the foundation was a bad joke. Reply
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Newser001
Jun 27, 09 9:26 AM CDT
Imagine what you're thinking right now if you're living in one of the adjoining buildings?!! Reply
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headofkids@sohu.com
Jun 28, 09 5:37 AM CDT
Bad luck
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Newser001
Jun 28, 09 1:56 PM CDT
There's likely no difference between this and the other building's foundations, in the development.
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