[Breaking] Missing Persons in Florida Apartment Collapse Rise to 159

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] The number of deaths and missing persons is increasing due to the collapse of the Champlain Tower South apartment in Surfside, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA.

According to foreign media, Daniela Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Mayor, announced at a press conference on the morning of the 25th (local time) that the number of deaths had increased to four after overnight search efforts. Previously, the official death toll was one.

Mayor Levine Cava also stated that the number of missing persons has risen to 159, an increase of 60 from the previous 99.