| Changsha building collapse | |
| Caption: | Screenshot of an amateur video filming the collapse. |
| Time: | 12:24 (CST, UTC+8) |
| Location: | Wangcheng District, Changsha, Hunan, China |
| Coordinates: | 28.2989°N 112.8736°W |
| Cause: | Under investigation |
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| Reported Deaths: | 54 |
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| Reported Injuries: | 9 |
The Changsha building collapse occurred on 29 April 2022 in the Wangcheng District, Changsha, Hunan, China.[1] The accident killed 54 people.[2] [3]
The building was self-constructed.[4]
Emergency services were called at around noon local time shortly after the collapse. Rescue efforts took place from 29 April to 5 May; a total of 10 survivors were rescued, with the final survivor reportedly being rescued 131 hours after the collapse.
Chinese authorities arrested 9 people linked to the collapse.[5]