Illegal construction leads to road collapse in downtown Beijing(1/2)

Illegal construction of a basement in Beijing causes the collapse of four neighboring homes. According to Beijing's urban planning commission, the owner had dug a basement about 18 meters deep in a courtyard, without first obtaining a construction permit. The cave-in left a 10-meter-deep hole on the ground and caused the collapse of 4 neighboring houses. 15 people have been forced to evacuate their homes. (Photo/Xinhua)