 Screenshot of an amateur video filming the collapse. | |
| Date | 29 April 2022 |
|---|---|
| Time | 12:24 (CST, UTC+8) |
| Location | Wangcheng District, Changsha, Hunan, China |
| Coordinates | 28°17′56″N 112°52′25″E / 28.298864°N 112.873552°E |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Deaths | 54 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 9 |
The Changsha building collapse occurred on 29 April 2022 in the Wangcheng District, Changsha, Hunan, China.[1] The accident killed 54 people.[2][3]
Background
[edit]The building was self-constructed.[4][clarification needed]
Rescue efforts
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Emergency services were called at around noon local time shortly after the collapse.[citation needed] Rescue efforts took place from 29 April to 5 May; a total of 10 survivors were rescued, with the final survivor reportedly being rescued 131 hours after the collapse.[citation needed]
Response
[edit]Chinese authorities arrested 9 people linked to the collapse.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ 央视网 (2022-04-29). "湖南长沙望城区雷锋大道一建筑垮塌 目前正在核实人员伤亡情况". 新浪网. Archived from the original on 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
- ^ "Chinese investigators blame building collapse that killed 54 on shoddy, illegal construction". AP News. 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "长沙自建房倒塌致54死 62名湖南公职人员、4名中管干部被追责". china.caixin.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "长沙居民自建房倒塌事故已致2人遇难". 新华网. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ "湖南长沙居民自建房倒塌事故中的9名犯罪嫌疑人被批捕-新华网". www.news.cn. Retrieved 12 September 2022.