Tenants and engineers alike raised warnings about an Iowa apartment building, but no one took steps to evacuate residents before part of the 116-year-old structure collapsed, killing three and displacing dozens.
Seen is the damage from a collapsed apartment building, Monday, June 5, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa. The six-story, 80-unit building partially collapsed May 28.
Seen is the damage from a collapsed apartment building, Monday, June 5, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa. The six-story, 80-unit building partially collapsed May 28.
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