US Building Collapses, 150 People Still Missing

MIAMI – At least 150 people are still missing, three days after an apartment building in Miami, Florida, United States of America (USA) collapse. Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to five.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said emergency workers were continuing to dismantle the wreckage of the 12-story building. He said the main focus of the search was to find survivors.

“Our top priority continues to be seeking and saving as many lives as we can,” said Levine Cava.

Local officials said they had hope that some of the 156 people who had not been found might still be alive. Also read: Hit the US Dollar, Bank Indonesia Will Collaborate with China

Aided by dogs, infrared scanners and heavy equipment, rescue teams are hoping people can survive in any air pockets that may have formed in the debris.

“The biggest thing right now is hope. That’s what drives us. It’s a very difficult situation,” said Fire Chief Alan Cominsky.

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