Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Death Toll: Nearly 150 Die in Bangladesh Factory Collapse

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The death toll rose to just below 150 in regards to a Bangladesh factory collapse on Thursday.

A rescue operations leader says that some still remain trapped underneath the rubble during the morning rescue.

CBS reports that the building housed many garment factories and workers had complained of cracks developing in the structure a day ago.

When workers refused to go back to work with the observed cracks, the building owners allegedly said workers would receive no pay if work did not continue.

The building collapsed an hour after the owners allegedly made the statement.

The cause of the collapse has not been determined.

Another clothing factory in Bangladesh was destroyed in November 2012 and can be read about here




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