Mallorca building collapses

Published: 27 October 2009 y., Tuesday

At least four people were killed when a building gave way on the Spanish island in Mallorca.

Officials said two women, a man and a child were among the dead. Locals looked on as rescuers worked through the night using sniffer dogs to find survivors.

Šaltinis: Reuters
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