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Building tragedy toll rises

owner ‘horrified’

The owner and developer of the five- storey building that collapsed in George, claiming the lives of at least 14 people as of last night, said they would fully co-operate with the investigation into the cause of the tragedy.

“As owners and developers, we are more than shocked and horrified with this catastrophe,” said Neo Victoria Developments in a statement released yesterday. “Buildings are not built with the purpose to collapse.

“The project

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