The death toll rose as emergency workers dug for survivors of the 6.4-magnitude quake that toppled the 16-storey complex of almost 100 homes in the city of Tainan on Saturday.
Officials said an investigation had been launched as questions were raised over the safety of the residential blocks in the complex.
Tainan mayor William Lai said survivors and relatives had reported legal “violations” but gave no further detail.
“I’ve contacted judicial units and prosecutors have formally launched an investigation,” said Lai.
“We’ve also commissioned three independent bodies to preserve evidence during the rescue so we can assist the residents if they want to file lawsuits in the future. We will hold the builder responsible if they have broken the law.”
Local media reported the construction company that built the complex had gone out of business and also raised questions over the quality of the materials used......http://www.news.com.au/world/asia/taiwan-hit-by-strong-64magnitude-earthquake/news-story/21eba3733713d74063f49c061b85a47e
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Taiwan quake death toll rises to 34, over 120 people missing....Kyodo News
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Two people have been pulled alive from the ruins of an apartment building two days after it collapsed in a powerful earthquake in Tainan City in Taiwan...
ReplyDeleteThe first was a woman who officials said was found lying underneath the body of her husband. Their two-year-old son was found dead nearby.
Shortly later, a man was also rescued alive, local media reported.
At least 38 people died in the magnitude 6.4 quake, most of whom were inside the Weiguan Jinlong building.
More than 100 people are still thought to be trapped inside.......http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35519276
8/2/16