Changsha building collapse

Changsha building collapse

Screenshot of an amateur video filming the collapse.
Date	29 April 2022 (2022-04-29)
Time	12:24 (CST, UTC+8)
Location	Wangcheng District, Changsha, Hunan, China
Coordinates	28°17′56″N 112°52′25″E / 28.298864°N 112.873552°E / 28.298864; 112.873552Coordinates: 28°17′56″N 112°52′25″E / 28.298864°N 112.873552°E / 28.298864; 112.873552
Cause	Under investigation
Deaths	53
Non-fatal injuries	10

The Changsha building collapse occurred on 29 April 2022 in the Wangcheng District, Changsha, Hunan, China. The accident killed 53 people.

Background

The building was self-constructed.

Rescue efforts

The aftermath of the collapse

Emergency services were called at around noon local time shortly after the collapse. Rescue efforts took place from 29 April to 5 May; a total of 10 survivors were rescued, with the final survivor reportedly being rescued 131 hours after the collapse.

Response

Chinese authorities arrested 9 people linked to the collapse.