Death toll rises to 5 in Shanghai demolition accident

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SHANGHAI, July 22 (Xinhua) -- The death toll has risen to five after an accident during the demolition of a multi-story building in Shanghai Friday afternoon, the local government said Saturday.

Six people were pulled from debris, however, five of them later died in hospital. The sixth victim remains in a serious condition.

The accident occurred when a multi-story building in Jiading District was being demolished and fell onto a neighboring hotel.

The rescue mission ended early Saturday and an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. Enditem

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