Building collapse: Nine under probe

SHANGHAI: Police are investigating nine people in connection with the collapse of an under-construction residential building, the local government said yesterday.

The nine people, whose names were not released, either work for the property developer, contractor, quality supervisor or the construction company involved with the project, the Minhang district government said in a statement.

They have been placed under "control", which means they haven't been detained but their movements have been restricted, the officials said, adding that the government also controlled the capital flow of the developer of the building.