With a resounding crash, a portion of the Hankow Road "Theatre collapsed on July. 22. and four workmen were injured by flying masonry and debris. Upon. removal to the Lester Hospital in a Fire Brigade ambulance, it was ascertained that their injuries were not serious, 'When the first report was received at Central fire station at 11,11 am. three machines and those from Foochow. Road attended, the firemen soon sending for the' am-
The theatre was being demolished. Workmen reported that a heavy piece of masonry was being lower-when the cable snapped and the lock fell against the dress circle, breaking off a portion. The main walls remained intact.
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