The death toll from a building collapse in the Chinese city of Changsha has risen to 53.

APA reports that this was reported by China Central Television.

It is reported that search and rescue operations have been completed.

Earlier it was reported that 26 people died.

The incident took place on April 29 in the morning.

The building housed shops, restaurants, and a small hotel.

On April 30, authorities said 23 people were trapped in the rubble and about 40 were missing.