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Officials: Men trapped in Rockwell City building collapse
John McGlothlen
Apr. 14, 2010 12:54 pm
ROCKWELL CITY, Iowa (AP) - Authorities in Rockwell City are reporting the collapse of a building under construction in the Calhoun County community.
The Calhoun County sheriff's office says the building collapsed around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. They say wind may have contributed to the collapse.
According to reports, witnesses are reporting that two workers have been trapped in the rubble of the building. The identities and the conditions of the trapped men have not been determined.
It is not immediately known what type of building was under construction. The construction site is located near the town's Farmers Cooperative.
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Information from: KCCI-TV, http://www.kcci.com
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