HIgh rise buildings collapse in Brazil
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Two buidlings, one almost 2 storeys high have collapsed in Rio de Janeiro.
The streets have been filled with masonry and covering cars with debris.
Officials say up to 11 people are believed to be inside the buildings and five people have been rescued.
The cause of the collapse remains unclear, but witnesses spoke of an explosion and a strong smell of gas. The city is currently focusing on rescue efforts before looking into the incident's cause. Witnesses have stated that there was a strong smell of gas.