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Rising river water levels causes Myanmar pagoda to collapse

Rising river water levels causes Myanmar pagoda to collapse

Video footage captured the moment a Buddhist pagoda in Pakokku Township of central Magway Region in Myanmar collapsed and fell into the Ayeyarwaddy River on July 20. Shocked visitors to Thiri Yadana Pyilone Chantha Pagoda wailed as they watched the structure slowly slide into the fast-flowing water.  Jul 24, 2017
Three Passengers Evacuated After Plane Crashes Into Lake

Three Passengers Evacuated After Plane Crashes Into Lake

Three people had to be evacuated from a small plane after it crashed into Lake Travis, near Starnes Island, Texas. None of the plane passengers sustained serious injuries. The plane later sank into the water. It is the second time this month that a plane crashed into Lake Travis. Jul 23, 2017
Video shows Myanmar pagoda collapse after heavy rainfall

Video shows Myanmar pagoda collapse after heavy rainfall

A video shows the collapse of a Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar. Visitors gasped as they saw the structure slide into the Ayeyarwaddy River. The Thiri Yadana Pyilone Chantha Pagoda was destroyed around 4:30pm. According to officials, continuous heavy rain caused the river to rise. The water may then have weakened the base of the pagoda. Jul 23, 2017
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