Dozen at Kuwait Office Hurt When Elevator Falls 10 Floors

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A dozen people were hurt when an elevator they were riding in Kuwait suddenly fell, World GULF reports. Four other riders were not hurt, authorities said. Officials say the incident happened on May 13 at a commercial building in Kuwait’s Jleeb Al Shuyoukh area. The cause of the fall, which began at the 10th floor of the building, has yet to been determined. No information was given on the riders’ injuries.

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