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Developer of collapsed Taiwan building questioned

Published Wed, Feb 10, 2016 · 09:50 PM
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TAIWAN prosecutors on Wednesday questioned the developer of an apartment complex that collapsed during an earthquake as prosecutors detailed flaws in the construction of the building where nearly 100 people remain trapped.

The prosecutors in the southern city of Tainan launched an investigation into Saturday's disaster after photos showed that cans and foam had been used to fill parts of the complex's concrete framework.

The district court, which earlier ordered the developer's arrest, said that some reinforcing bars…

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