Five killed as abandoned building collapses onto São Paulo home
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Five people died when an abandoned building collapsed onto a neighboring residential home in São Paulo, Brazil, during heavy rains. Rescuers pulled a man and a child from the rubble, and a search operation is ongoing.
Key Facts
- Five people, including a pregnant woman, died in the collapse.
- The abandoned multi-story building fell onto a neighboring residential home during heavy rains.
- Rescuers pulled a man and a child from the rubble.
- Construction was halted in 2019 over violations, and the developer was fined and ordered to demolish the structure, but the order was never carried out.
- An investigation into the contractor is underway.
Collapse and Casualties
Five people died after an abandoned building collapsed in São Paulo, Brazil. Among the victims was a pregnant woman. The tragedy occurred during heavy rains when the abandoned multi-story building fell directly onto a neighboring residential home. Rescuers managed to pull a man and a child from the rubble. The search operation is ongoing.
Construction Violations and Investigation
Construction was halted in 2019 due to violations. The developer was fined and ordered to demolish the structure. The demolition order was never carried out. An investigation into the contractor is now underway.
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