PETIONVILLE, Haiti – The mayor of Petionville says the death toll now stands at 75 from the collapse of a school in Haiti after crews uncovered a classroom filled with students and a teacher.
Claire Lydie Parent tells The Associated Press that at least 17 students were found crushed on Saturday as crews continue to search for victims.
Authorities said there may have been hundreds of students in La Promesse school when the concrete building collapsed Friday.
Haiti President Rene Preval said there are buildings throughout Haiti that are at risk of similar collapse because of shoddy construction and lax oversight.
