Two-storey building collapses in China as workman was stood on roof

Two-storey building collapses in China as workman was stood on roof

A two-storey building collapsed when a man was working on the roof in southern China.

A two-storey building collapsed when a man was working on the roof in southern China.

In the CCTV video, filmed in the city of Guangzhou in Guangdong Province on February 21, a building suddenly collapsed when a worker was doing his work on the roof.

A couple inside the building were reportedly buried under the debris.

Firefighters were seen rescuing the three people on site.

After around an hour and a half, the couple were freed successfully and they only suffered minor injuries.

Fortunately, none of the three people was in life-threatening condition.

The video was provided by local media with permission.