A 10 Story Apartment Building Collapses in Abadan, IRAN

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A 10 story, residential | commercial property in the southern city of Abadan Iran has collapsed. It is reported that 5 people are confirmed dead and there are approximately 75+ people still trapped under the rubble.

There has been an investigation ordered into the building collapse by the Khuzestan province's judiciary, as well as the building owner and builder have already been arrested. All of this as angry residents of the city flood the streets in protest against local authorities.

Currently onsite are 7 rescue vehicles, a helicopter, and 2 rescue dog teams.

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Source #4 Tasnim News
 
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