Moves to swiftly demolish the stricken building last week were halted by protests because three occupants were unaccounted for. Their bodies were uncovered in the rubble.
Tag: Accidents and Safety
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Man Missing in Iowa Building Collapse Is Found Dead
Two other men remained missing a week after part of a building collapsed in Davenport, Iowa. Documents issued by city officials show the owner had been warned that part of the building was unstable.
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Iowa Building Collapse: As People Remain Missing, Demolition Is Put on Hold
Residents of Davenport, Iowa, protested plans to quickly remove the damaged building. Rescue workers pulled one resident to safety hours after officials said they were unaware of anyone still trapped.
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Iowa Building Collapse: 5 Still Missing
Two of the people were thought to still be inside the six-story apartment building in Davenport. More than a dozen people were escorted from the building on Sunday, and nine were rescued.