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Clean-up continues after building Collapse - Rio de Janeiro

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A clean-up and search for bodies in the remains of three buildings that collapsed continues. 22 bodies have been found thus far, and more are expected. The disaster may have been caused by an illegal construction crew. Brazil. 28th January 2012
in Our World, on the 28th of January 2012

The other side of the collapse area is closed but is limited to the city block where the buildings are located.

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Crews continue to carefully remove and sift through rubble, looking for any additional victims.

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Crews continue to carefully remove and sift through rubble, looking for any additional victims.

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A lone protester expresses his opinion of the disaster, one that is shared by many in the city due to the lack of regulation over construction activities.

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The other side of the collapse area is closed but is limited to the city block where the buildings are located. (wider view)

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