4 killed in mini-market building collapse in Indonesia’s Kalimantan
JAKARTA: APRIL. 19 – Four people were killed and several others were injured after a mini-market building collapsed in Indonesia’s South Kalimantan province on Monday, a top rescuer said on Tuesday.
The accident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. local time on Monday when many residents were buying food for fast-breaking in the building located in the Banjar district, according to Wasino, head of the Operation Unit of the Provincial Search and Rescue Office.
“The total death toll is four people. 13 others have been rescued safely. Some of them suffer wounds and have been under medical treatment in hospitals,” Wasino told Xinhua by phone from the scene.
As all the victims trapped under the rubble were evacuated, the rescuers stopped the search and rescue operation at midday Tuesday.
“Our operation has ended as there are no more people trapped under the rubble. Still, we will keep monitoring, and if any relatives or family members report about missing persons, we will resume the search,” he said.
Wasino said that an investigation on the cause of the accident would be carried out by the Public Works and Housing Ministry.
-Xinhua
