ASIA | More than 500 lives They point to four generators as the source of the collapse in Bangladesh

The vibrations produced by large generators are the source of the collapse of the building that housed several textile mills in Bangladesh, as indicated by an official of the investigation. So far, more than 500 people have lost their lives and many are still missing. "Four huge generators installed on the upper floors of the property violated all the rules," said Uddin Khandaker, a senior Interior Ministry official, in charge of the investigation initiated by the Government in relation to the disaster. "When the generators were implemented after a power failure, thevibration of these teams, along with others caused by the thousands of sewing machines , caused the collapse [of the building], "said Khandaker. The disaster has brought a shock to the whole country. Throughout the whole week emergency teams worked to recover the bodies of the victims and to try to take him alive to the last survivors. The building's owner has been detained and is awaiting trial. The property housed sweatshops producing clothes for Western brands, including Primark.