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Heilongjiang/China: In a tragic turn of events, a fitness gymnasium in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province collapsed, resulting in three deaths and one injury. The incident occurred at the Yucheng Fitness Gymnasium in Jiamusi city, Huainan County, with seven people reported to be inside when it collapsed. The cave-in sparked alarm among people as it is the second gym to collapse in the province this year.
The tragic incident has caused concern and worry among Chinese citizens, as it is the second gymnasium collapse in Heilongjiang province in recent months. Earlier, a fitness gym collapse in the same province on July that kills 11 people, while four managed to escape alive. According to a initial investigation, perlite was illegally placed on the roof of the gym by construction workers.
The gymnasium, which also serves as a basketball arena for youth training, suffered a sudden structural failure. According to reports, children were present in the Yuecheng Gym Stadium in Jiamusi city when it collapsed. Rescuers were seen scrambling through snow-covered concrete rubble on a basketball court to find survivors. Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that three people were killed and one sustained severe injuries.
The exact reason of the collapse is still under investigation. However, one thing to note is that the region is experiencing severe cold and blizzard conditions. The gym manager has been detained in connection with the incident. No additional details, including the identities of the persons killed in the gym collapse, have been released. The incident triggers alarm across Chinese social media, with many people recalling the collapse of a gym in the same province in July that killed 11 people.
Heilongjiang province which is known for its severe cold and heavy snowfall weather, is facing disruptions to public transportation and leading to school closures. The collapse incident amid these severe weather conditions raises questions about the structural integrity of the building and its ability to withstand such extreme weather.
The horrific incident has triggered a wave of outrage on social media, with citizens questioning the effectiveness of safety inspections and raising concern over the apparent lack of accountability for such accidents. The collapse remains under investigation as officials work to determine the cause of the incident.
