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Taiwan earthquake: developer arrested over building collapse | Taiwan earthquake: developer arrested over building collapse |
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The developer of a building which collapsed in the earthquake that hit Taiwan on Saturday has been arrested, local media report. | The developer of a building which collapsed in the earthquake that hit Taiwan on Saturday has been arrested, local media report. |
At least 39 people were killed inside the Weiguan Jinlong (Golden Dragon) apartment complex in Tainan. | At least 39 people were killed inside the Weiguan Jinlong (Golden Dragon) apartment complex in Tainan. |
About 320 people have been rescued but more than 100 people may still be under the debris. | About 320 people have been rescued but more than 100 people may still be under the debris. |
It was one of the few buildings to suffer serious damage, sparking questions about its construction. | It was one of the few buildings to suffer serious damage, sparking questions about its construction. |
With hopes fading of finding more survivors, rescuers are now using heavy equipment to knock down parts of the toppled structure. | |
Hundreds of soldiers are involved in the rescue effort, helped by high-tech equipment, sniffer dogs and cranes. | |
On Tuesday, distraught relatives frequently interrupted Mayor William Lai as he gave a briefing on the progress of the search, after the passing of the 72-hour so-called "golden window" for finding survivors. | |
An investigation has been launched into whether the construction of the Weiguan Jinlong building contributed to its collapse. | |
The shallow 6.4-magnitude quake was powerful but few other buildings were damaged, thanks to strict building standards on the earthquake-prone island. |