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Many dead, several trapped in Miami beach house collapse
A rescue operation has commenced after the unprecedented collapse of an apartment building close to Miami Beach in the United States this morning.Constructed in 1981, the building, believed to be a twelve-storey apartment block called Champlain Towers South, partially collapsed.
Although the cause of the collapse is not immediately known as of the time of filing this report, a team of fire services officials have commenced rescue operation.
There are fears that many people may be dead or remain trapped beneath the rubble at Champlain Towers South.
A witness, who was n a neighbouring building at the time, said the collapse sounded and felt like a tornado or earthquake, Fox News reported.
He told the publication that “It was the craziest thing I ever heard in my life.”
The witness also claimed that much of the building was occupied at the time of the collapse, which he estimated to have occurred around 1.20am.
Witnesses claim to have heard people screaming beneath the rubble during frantic efforts to free them from the wreckage.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed that more than 80 units, including Technical Rescue Teams, were on the scene with assistance from other fire departments.
A statement from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue read: “We are on scene of a partial building collapse near 88 Street & Collins Avenue.
“Over 80 MDFR units, including Technical Rescue Teams, are on scene with assistance from municipal fire departments.”
Authorities have not yet provided any information on potential casualties as the situation is ongoing.
Miami Beach Police Department said: “MBPD and @MiamiBeachFire are assisting the Town of Surfside at a partial building collapse located at 8777 Collins Avenue in Surfside, Florida.
“Multiple police and fire agencies from across Miami-Dade are assisting. Please follow @MiamiDadeFire for updated information.”
The now partially collapsed Champlain Towers South is a modern apartment complex comprised of 136 residences spread across 12 floors, according to Miami Real Estate Trends.
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