Collapsed building got all-clear in March

THE BUILDING that collapsed in Cork yesterday was deemed safe by city engineers a little more than two months ago.

The news emerged last night as investigations into the incident on Shandon Street continued.

Locals described a September 11-type scene as a huge cloud of dust billowed up the street shortly after Number 38 caved in at about 12.30pm, strewing rubble and masonry onto the footpath.