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Last Updated: Thursday, 23 February 2006, 11:41 GMT
In pictures: Russia roof collapse

The wreckage of the collapsed market in Moscow

The roof of an indoor market has collapsed in the Russian capital, Moscow, killing dozens of people.

Rescuers work at the scene of the collapsed market in Moscow

Rescuers are racing against time to find people believed to be alive under the rubble.

Rescuers work at the scene of the collapsed market in Moscow

Some of those trapped have been knocking and crying out, as well as using their mobile phones, to help guide rescuers.

A wounded man is helped by rescuers at the wreckage of the collapsed market in Moscow

This man was pulled alive from the rubble. Nearly 30 people are reported to have been injured.

Rescuers help an injured man after pulling him out of the wreckage

The most serious casualties have been taken to hospital, others are being treated at the scene.

A survivor speaks on the phone after he manages to get out of the wreckage of the collapsed market in Moscow

Those survivors who were only lightly injured have been contacting loved ones.

A relative of a victim cries at the scene of the collapsed market in Moscow

Some relatives, fearing the worst, have also arrived at the scene. This man cries as his worst fears are confirmed.

Scene of the collapse

Investigators are looking into three possible causes of the collapse - a build-up of snow, lack of maintenance or design faults to the building.




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