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3 dead and 3 injured as warehouse under construction collapses
Three Asian workers died and three others sustained injuries when a warehouse under construction collapsed in Jebel Ali, Dubai, on Thursday, said Dubai Police.
- By Siham Al Najami, Staff Reporter
- Published: 13:40 March 26, 2009
- Image Credit: Supplied Picture
- Strong winds and rain are believed to have caused the warehouse collapse early on Thursday, according to initial police report.
Dubai: Three Asian workers died and three others sustained injuries when a warehouse under construction collapsed in Jebel Ali, Dubai, on Thursday, said Dubai Police.
Strong winds and rain are believed to have caused the warehouse collapse early on Thursday, according to initial police report.
The whole area was covered in hail when the rescue team arrived at the accident site, said the police.
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