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India's Hyderabad building collapse leaves six dead | |
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At least six people, including two children, have been killed in a building collapse near the southern Indian city of Hyderabad. | |
The Press Trust of India news agency quoted the police as saying the wall of a building collapsed on two neighbouring huts in MJ Colony area. | The Press Trust of India news agency quoted the police as saying the wall of a building collapsed on two neighbouring huts in MJ Colony area. |
Earlier in July at least 12 people died in a building collapse near Hyderabad. | Earlier in July at least 12 people died in a building collapse near Hyderabad. |
Correspondents say such incidents are common in India and are often blamed on poor construction practices. | Correspondents say such incidents are common in India and are often blamed on poor construction practices. |
Reports said heavy rain had been lashing the city since Sunday and may have led to the incident. | Reports said heavy rain had been lashing the city since Sunday and may have led to the incident. |
Last month, nine people were killed in two separate building collapses in the western city of Mumbai. | Last month, nine people were killed in two separate building collapses in the western city of Mumbai. |
In April, 74 people were killed in another building collapse on the outskirts of Mumbai. | In April, 74 people were killed in another building collapse on the outskirts of Mumbai. |
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