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SHANGHAI, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Two people died after an accident during the demolition of a multi-story building in Shanghai Friday afternoon, the local government said.
A third person person is in hospital receiving treatment.
The accident occurred when a multi-story building in Jiading District was being demolished and fell onto a neighboring hotel, trapping an unknown number of people.
A Xinhua reporter at the scene said the number of casualties was likely to rise.
Police and firefighters are currently undertaking rescue operations.
