Bronx Building Collapse Raises Concerns of Trapped Victims

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Part of a six-story residential building in the Bronx collapsed, leaving apartments exposed and walls sheared off. The FDNY is conducting a search for any victims who may be trapped under the debris. No injuries have been reported, but the department is "deeply concerned" that people may be trapped. The building was evacuated, and power and gas have been shut off. The Red Cross is assisting those affected. The Department of Buildings is investigating the collapse, and there were prior violations related to the building's facade. The area has been cordoned off, and bus and train services have been affected.
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