China News Service, Linfen, August 30 (Ren Lina) The reporter learned from the rescue team at the site of the "8.29" major collapse accident in Xiangfen County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province that as of 1:30 am on August 30, 48 people have been rescued, of which 20 people were killed, 21 people were slightly injured (2 people have returned home after simple treatment), and 7 people were seriously injured. The severely injured were effectively treated without life threatening.
On August 29, the banquet hall of the Juxian Hotel in Chenzhuang Village, Taosi Township, Xiangfen County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province collapsed. It is reported that the hotel has been in operation for more than ten years. A few years ago, the first floor of the Juxian Hotel was covered with a colored steel room. Photo by Li Tingyao
At around 9:40 on August 29, a collapse occurred in the Juxian Hotel in Chenzhuang Village, Taosi Township, Xiangfen County, Linfen City. At that time, people hosted a birthday banquet here, and the roof of the hall suddenly collapsed.
After the accident, a major accident rescue team was set up at the scene, and more than 840 firefighting, public security, emergency, health and related rescue teams were organized to go all out to hurry and fight for lives to launch rescues. Rescue work is still ongoing.
The Shanxi Provincial Government has decided to carry out special inspections on the safety of housing construction and people gathering places across the province from now on. At the same time, strictly investigate and deal with the accident in accordance with laws and regulations, thoroughly investigate the cause and nature of the accident, and promptly announce the results of the treatment to the public. (Finish)