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               Deaths, Survivors in South India Building Collapse

   by VOA News

   An 11-story residential building under construction in the southern
   India state of Tamil Nadu collapsed late Saturday, killing at least
   nine people and trapping dozens of others.

   Most were construction workers who were seeking shelter during heavy
   rains and lightning.

   Witnesses say about 50 people were in the building when it fell.

   Nearly 30 laborers have been rescued - some are being treated in
   hospitals.

   Rescuers Sunday said their efforts could go on for days.

   Indian officials are questioning two people from the construction
   company.

   Analysts says loose regulations and inspections have contributed to a
   number of building collapses in India.

   Earlier Saturday in New Delhi, 11 people died when their run-down
   apartment building fell to the ground.

   Some information for this report was provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.
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