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2-storey building collapses in Old Dhaka

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Update: 2019-07-17 19:28:38
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DHAKA: A nearly abandoned two-storey building was reported to collapsing in Patuatuli of old parts of Dhaka Wednesday (July 17).

At noon, some parts of the hundred-year-old building's roof started to fall. 

Till filing this report, Fire Service and Civil Defence team are working on the spot.

The risky building is located adjacent to a hospital at lane no.6.

"The building was nearly abandoned. But several are said to be stayed inside. Not sure yet whether someone is trapped. Firefighters are conducting search," Fire Service and Civil Defence Duty officer Ershad Hossain told Banglanews.

BDST: 1928 HRS, JUL 17, 2019
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