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Event: AC Tech. Disaster Number: 1986-000001 Country: SGP Singapore Location: Owen Rd Date (YMD): 1986-3-15 Time: 1125hrs Duration: Magnitude: - Information Source: SCDF Comments: The Hotel New World disaster happened on 15th March 1986 at 11.25am. The 6 level building with 1 basement carpark collapsed suddenly killing 33 people. The subsequent rescue effort saved 17 lives out of the 50 people trapped in the rubble. The immediate area of disaster was divided into 3 sectors for easy control and management of all rescue operations.The rescue operations were terminated on 21st　March 1986 when all the survivors had been rescued and dead bodies removed. Aproximate Location::   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: