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A large section of roof tiles from the Mingzhongdu Drum Tower in Fengyang County, Anhui Province, China, collapsed, raising serious questions about the safety of the site and the quality of its recent restoration. No injuries were reported.

Local officials said the tower had undergone major renovations, completed in March 2024, for 3.41 million yuan (USD 470K). The incident has drawn public concern, especially given the structure’s historic importance and the recent investment in its preservation.