5 Jul 2021

Surfside collapse: Search and rescue effort paused as storm arrives

From Morning Report, 6:48 am on 5 July 2021

Authorities are pausing search and rescue operations at the partially-collapsed building in Surfside, Florida to prepare for the likely demolition of what remains of the Champlain Towers.

At least 24 people are confirmed dead in the collapse and 121 are unaccounted for.

The demolition comes as Miami prepares for the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa which is tracking toward South Florida, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit tonight.

Correspondent Matt Peddie spoke to Susie Ferguson.