NEXT STEPS AFTER MAXIMA STORE ROOF COLLAPSE IN LATVIA
November 3rd, 2013
Lithuania’s Maxima Group has told just-food it is too early to assign blame for the collapse of its supermarket in the Zolitude area of Riga, Latvia. The tragedy left 54 people dead, with two Russians and one Armenian among the casualties according to the latest figures.Spokesperson Janis Beseris explained that, at the time of the roof collapse “there was on going construction on the roof above the Maxima store, as well as under the store, where a parking lot was planned.” And she added: “One of the main priorities right now is the safety inspection of ...
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