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today at 09.53 Anna Sjögren

At least 14 people have died and dozens have been injured after a roof collapsed on a warehouse in the Indian city of Sambhal.

The collapse was caused by massive sacks of potatoes.

Pictures show rescue workers digging out the potatoes with excavators.

Four people are being treated in hospital.

The building is newly built and was completed three months ago. Authorities and police are to investigate the accident.

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