One of the rescue workers, who appeared on the scene among the first to arrive, in speaking of the disaster, said, "It was pitiful to hear, and heartbreaking to see. It was the most horrifying experience that Ihave undergone. Those unable to get free moaned until we were ble to disentangle the ruins from above them, and inject narcotics. JOthers, injured to a lesser degree, were able to crawl out by themselves and allow us to bind their wounds. Some of those whom we removed died - on way to hospital, while Jothers are expected to die any minute."
Although the death list will Probably total nearly 50 and no heavy rains of several days ag3, might have dislodged, rather loosened, supporting beams. After that any heavy concentration of weight could cause the final collapse.
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