Eight people detained after lift crash at north China building site leaves 11 dead, two seriously hurt
- Accident happened about 7.20am at residential development in Hengshui, Hebei province, authorities say
- Injured pair said to be in stable condition in hospital
Police have detained eight people in connection with a lift crash at a building site in northern China that left 11 people dead and two seriously injured, local authorities said.
The accident happened at about 7.20am on the site of the Jade Huating compound, a residential property development under construction in the Taocheng district of Hengshui, Hebei province, according to a statement issued by the city government.
The two people hurt were being treated at a local hospital and in a stable condition, it said.
Police, work safety officials and construction authorities have begun an investigation to determine the cause of the accident, the statement said.
A witness was quoted by The Beijing News as saying the crash happened in a matter of seconds.