Seven Die After Construction Site Collapse

Mexico City – At least seven people were killed and 10 injured when part of a building under construction collapsed.

The accident happened on April 10 in Colonia Olivar de los Padres, a district in the Mexico City.

A heavy load had been placed incorrectly causing the concrete slabs collapsed on workers, according to authorities.

Miguel Angel Mancera, Mexico City Mayor tweeted: “We are saddened by the deaths of the workers in the collapse that occurred in Alvaro Obregon; all our support and solidarity goes out to the families,”

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John C. Merlino is a zealous legal voice for injured construction workers. A senior managing member of the firm, Mr. Merlino was born and raised in Brooklyn, to immigrant parents. Mr. Merlino learned the importance of educating our clients of their rights and being a strong-compassionate advocate. Mr. Merlino, along with his mentor William Schwitzer, are among the most respected Construction Site Accident Lawyers in the State of New York.

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