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Tel Aviv Apartment Building Collapses During Renovation; Workers Escape
An unoccupied three-story apartment building undergoing renovation collapsed Wednesday in central Tel Aviv, with five construction workers escaping unharmed. The building had previously been declared unsafe but was later certified as repaired.
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What happened
- 01An unoccupied Tel Aviv apartment building collapsed Wednesday during renovation, with five workers escaping safely.
- 02The building had previously been declared unsafe but was cleared after repairs in February 2024.
- 03The Labor Ministry found the construction site lacked required notifications and a site manager.
- 04Dozens of residents from neighboring buildings were evacuated following the collapse.
- 05The cause of the collapse is currently unknown and under investigation.
The Labor Ministry found the construction site lacked required notifications and a site manager, leading to its closure. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the collapse, with experts noting the challenges of renovating old structures.
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