Death toll from Iran building collapse rises to 41

Tehran, Iran --- The death toll from the collapse of an Iranian building two weeks ago has risen to 41 after three more bodies were found, local authorities said Monday. The 10-story Metropol building that was under construction in Abadan in southwestern Khuzestan province collapsed on May 23, sparking angry protests in solidarity with victims' families. "The number of victims of the Metropol accident has risen to 41 after the discovery and identification of three more bodies," city governor Ehsan Abbaspour was quoted saying by the official IRNA news agency. "Rescue teams are still trying to find more bodies under the rubble." Iran's Vice President for Executive Affairs S...

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