The Ministry of Construction has requested localities nationwide thoroughly check and discover unsafe and outdated buildings, especially ancient villas and structures, following the recent collapse of an ancient French villa in downtown Hanoi that left two dead and six injured.
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The ministry asked owner and occupants of such structures to stay alert and prevent possible incidents while keeping the authorities informed of any developments.