13 Jul 2021 | 04:29 AM UTC
China: Rescue work ongoing in Suzhou as of July 13 after building collapse
Emergency crews continue search operations as of July 13 after building collapse in Suzhou, China. Plan for localized disruptions.
Event
Emergency crews continue to search for survivors as of July 13 after a building at a hotel in Suzhou collapsed the previous day. According to officials, a building at the Four Seasons Kaiyuan Hotel, located on Youche Road in Wujiang District, collapsed at around 15:33. Authorities believe 23 people were trapped in the rubble; workers have rescued 14 people, with eight fatalities, as of early July 13. Further causalities are possible.
An increased security presence remains near the hotel as rescue work continues. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely near the incident site; lingering disruptions are possible once rescue work ends as authorities investigate the collapse.
Advice
Avoid the incident site until officials complete their work and give the all-clear. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions, particularly on Youche Road. Use alternative routes to circumvent the affected area. Allow additional time to reach nearby destinations.
