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Israel: Two dead in Tel Aviv after car park collapses | |
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Two people have been killed and several others are missing after a car park under construction collapsed in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. | |
Reports say an initial collapse caused a crane to fall, bringing down more of the multi-storey building. | |
At least 20 people have been treated for injuries. Rescuers are looking for four others thought to be trapped. | At least 20 people have been treated for injuries. Rescuers are looking for four others thought to be trapped. |
The incident happened in Ramat Hahayil, a commercial area in the city's north, home to many high-tech businesses. | The incident happened in Ramat Hahayil, a commercial area in the city's north, home to many high-tech businesses. |
Pictures from the scene show clouds of dust rising from a huge crater, with large amounts of debris at the bottom. | Pictures from the scene show clouds of dust rising from a huge crater, with large amounts of debris at the bottom. |
Dozens of firefighters, rescue and security services were dispatched to the site to help the injured and search for those feared missing. | Dozens of firefighters, rescue and security services were dispatched to the site to help the injured and search for those feared missing. |
Israel's Haaretz newspaper quoted a fire service spokesman as saying there were "people buried beneath the sand". | Israel's Haaretz newspaper quoted a fire service spokesman as saying there were "people buried beneath the sand". |
Police have moved people away from the area, fearing other parts of the building might also collapse. | Police have moved people away from the area, fearing other parts of the building might also collapse. |