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Surfside condo investigators reveal likely cause of collapse that killed 98 people

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The investigation into the Surfside condo collapse in Florida has revealed the likely cause of the catastrophe which left 98 people dead.

Investigators said on Thursday that they are focusing on the role played by the pool deck and supporting columns in the tragedy which took place nearly three years ago.

Around 1am on 24 Beach, began to crumble before partially collapsing.

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