7 Killed in SW China Scaffolding Collapse

Kunming (PNA/Xinhua) — Seven people died and another eight were injured after scaffolding collapsed at a school facility in southwest China’s Yunnan Province around 2 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said Tuesday morning.

Rescuers have pulled out 15 people, with seven already dead, at a student center which is under construction in Wenshan, Yunnan.

Over 100 rescuers including firefighters, police officers and medical staff are searching for those still trapped. (PNA/Xinhua) FFC/EBP