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AN APARTMENT BLOCK collapsed in the western city of Poznan, killing four people and injuring 24 others, officials in Poland said.
Spokesman Slawomir Brandt, said 24 teams of firefighters were combing through the rubble after the collapse of a building that contained 18 apartments and 40 residents.
TVP INFO showed part of a four-story building in a heap and rescuers checking the debris. Police and prosecutors were at the site investigating.
Hospital spokeswoman Urszula Laszynska said one little girl remained hospitalised in a stable condition, while two other children have been dismissed with bruises.
Residents who were not injured were taken to a nearby hotel.
Regional governor Zbigniew Hoffman said it was too early to determine the cause of the collapse but added that a gas explosion was one possible explanation.
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Outstanding rescue by the crew of R116 in very difficult conditions. The winch man particularly went above and beyond. Well done !!
Apologies Rescue 118 not 116. My bad !
Rescue 118 from Sligo, Rescue 116 is Dublin.
Fair play to all involved in the rescue, especially since our coastguard service is voluntary.
Coastguard voluntary??.Are you getting mixed up with the RNLI?
Correct
So happy to hear he’s recovering well after being reported a critical yesterday. Glad that he was wearing a life jacket which may have helped save him. Well done to the coast guard and recovery team.
They could put the football team on that island.would not be missed.. Flash in the pan team! !
Well, now he knows what the lobsters feel like when he hauls them up….
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