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Death toll from Miami building collapse rises to 18 as two more victims found

Death Toll From Miami Building Collapse Rises To 18 As Two More Victims Found
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By Terry Spencer, Associated Press

Two more victims have been found in the rubble of a collapsed apartment building near Miami, an official said, taking the death toll to 18.

Miami-Dade mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced the information at a news conference, adding that two of the victims were children.

Earlier on Tuesday, officials confirmed they had found four additional victims – the total of six is the highest one-day death toll so far.

Ms Cava said the number of residents unaccounted stands at 147.

No-one has been found alive since hours after the collapse on Thursday June 24.

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