Tragedy Strikes: Death toll rises to 33 in Cameroon building collapse

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Tragedy Strikes: Death toll rises to 33 in Cameroon building collapse
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The death toll from a building collapse in Cameroon's largest city of Douala has risen to 33, with more bodies being recovered from the rubble and some dying in hospital from injuries. Five people are in critical condition out of the more than 20 injured. The building was severely dilapidated and had cracks on its walls before collapsing. Rescue operations are ongoing, and building collapses are common in Douala due to natural disasters and poor construction.

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