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Building collapse in Enugu, Nigeria: four fatalities

Tragedy struck in Enugu on Friday night when four children from the same family lost their lives due to the collapse of a building. The building was located in Agric Quarters, Mgbemena, Coal Camp, En...

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Roller coaster: possible damage and meticulous inspections for cracks. Some thoughts after the interview of a dad who spotted crack in a roller coaster

A roller coaster is a thrilling and stimulating amusement ride that provides passengers with an exciting and heart-pounding experience through a series of twists, turns, and drops. With its impressiv...

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An under-construction bridge collapses in Bangkok: at least 2 fatalities and several injuries

An under construction bridge collapsed on Monday in Bangkok. The collapse caused the death of at least two people and several injuries while videos shared on social media depicted the bridge's metal...

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14 fatalities in Brazil building collapse

It was confirmed by rescuers that at least 14 people, including six children, lost their lives when a building partially collapsed in northeastern Brazil, late on Saturday. The initial death toll of...

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Largest earthquake in 120 years hit Melbourne

Melbourne experienced a rare and shallow earthquake on Sunday, which was the largest seismic event to occur in the city in over a hundred years. Although the buildings swayed, the earthquake resulted...

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Bengaluru: country’s first 3D-printed post office

3D printing technology will be used for Bengaluru’s first post office; a building of 1,100sqft. Larsen & Toubro, which has experience in creating 3D-printed buildings, is implementing the project...

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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Ecuador: at least 16 fatalities

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southern Ecuador on Saturday afternoon. Dozens were injured while at least 16 people lost their lives, according to authorities. The US National Weather Service repo...

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Building collapses in north Delhi due to fire

A big fire started on Wednesday inside a three-story private building on Roshanara Road in North Delhi. According to the authorities, the cause of the fire remains unknown while more than 100 firefig...

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The five tallest skyscrapers to be completed in 2023

The moment where we look ahead to the tallest skyscrapers set to complete in 2023 has arrived! Comparing this list to last year's, there are some notable differences. China has dominated the skies fo...

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Portsmouth house collapse: Poor quality of the bricks may cause the partial collapse

A terraced house is believed to have collapsed due to the low grade bricks used to build it. The house in Langford Road, Portsmouth caved in on 7 December and caused the partial collapse of the home...

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