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Shanghai, China ⁢ – A newly constructed 13-story apartment building in⁢ Shanghai, China, part of⁤ the ‍Lotus riverside Complex, dramatically⁣ collapsed in 2009, becoming a⁤ local landmark and sparking a major ⁤investigation into construction practices. The‍ incident, wich occured during heavy rainfall, left the building leaning precariously‌ before ‌ultimately falling, though its facade remained largely ​intact.

Construction on the Lotus Riverside Complex, consisting ​of 11 residential and commercial buildings utilizing the same‌ 13-story model, began in 2007 with planned completion in⁣ 2009. The collapse stemmed from issues related to excavation for underground parking to the south of the building ⁣and land reclamation to the north. Heavy rains saturated the ground,‍ and a ​10-meter‍ high pile of excavated ‌soil exerted significant pressure ⁢on the building’s foundations, eventually sliding towards ⁤and undermining⁣ the reinforcing pillars.

Witnesses‌ reported hearing a rumbling sound, describing the sensation as an earthquake, before ‍witnessing the building’s collapse and the appearance of a cloud of dust.While no fatalities were reported, the incident ‍caused⁤ widespread panic among prospective buyers who later cancelled purchases and sought refunds.

An investigation found six individuals guilty of⁣ construction errors and corruption related‍ to the‌ collapse. ‌Despite the disaster, ‌the leaning structure became‍ a surprising tourist attraction, drawing onlookers ⁤fascinated by the seemingly impossible sight of⁤ a building⁤ appearing to have been “pushed” by a giant.

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(Source: AD Middle East, NPR, detik.com)