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Multi-storey building partially collapses in Miami

June 24, 2021 8:42 pm

Miami Beach Police tweeted a photo of the collapsed building

A rescue operation is under way in Miami-Dade County, Florida, after a multi-storey building partially collapsed during the night.

Images from the Surfside neighbourhood show a huge pile of rubble down one side of what appears to be a residential apartment building.

There were no immediate reports of people injured or trapped.

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Dozens of rescue units are at the scene of the collapse, which is said to have happened at around 02:00 (07:00 GMT).

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they had sent 80 vehicles to the scene. Police are also assisting with the rescue operation.