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15 years later – and hazards still abound

Although the Versailles wedding hall collapse of 2001 seems far behind us, the tragedy remains etched in Jerusalem’s psyche. What – if anything – has changed for the better?

The damage: The Versailles Hall floor implosion mid-wedding left 23 dead and 380 injured
The damage: The Versailles Hall floor implosion mid-wedding left 23 dead and 380 injured
(photo credit: REUTERS)
ByPEGGY CIDOR
JUNE 26, 2016 10:31
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