SHANGHAI: At least five people died on Thursday after a building collapsed in Shanghai, according to local media reports.
The accident occurred at around 11:30 am (0330 GMT) in a central Shanghai neighbourhood, trapping around 20 people, according to fire rescue officials.
Several people were still feared trapped in the rubble as more than 150 rescue workers continued their search for survivors.
The building had previously been used as a dealership for Mercedes-Benz cars, the fire rescue bureau said.
