Death toll rises to 17 after hotel collapses in China's Suzhou

The death toll rose to 17 after part of a hotel collapsed in China's eastern city of Suzhou, state-run media reported Wednesday.The accident took place on Monday afternoon, trapping a total of 23 people inside the wreckage. Five were injured and the rescue operation ended on Wednesday, the official Xinhua News Agency said.The collapse appears to have been triggered by an unauthorized renovation, Xinhua said.Related coverage:8 killed, 9 missing after hotel collapses in China's Suzhou: mediaREAD FULL ARTICLE