A building under renovation partially collapsed in central Madrid on Tuesday, leaving at least three people injured and four others missing, authorities said, reported Xinhua.
Inmaculada Sanz, deputy mayor of Madrid, told reporters at the scene that the immediate priority is to locate the missing individuals and ensure the safety of all personnel involved in the rescue operation.
The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Calle de las Hileras in the Opera district. Witnesses cited by local media reported hearing a loud crash followed by a cloud of dust and debris filling the street.
According to authorities, the collapse involved the upper floors of a five-story building, including a basement, which gave way progressively downward. The facade remains unstable, posing challenges for emergency teams working on site.
Rescue operations are ongoing as crews carefully navigate unstable structures and large piles of debris. Emergency responders, including firefighters, engineers, medical staff, and psychologists, are assisting victims and supporting affected families, Sanz said.
She added that the operation is expected to continue for several hours, possibly even days, as teams work to stabilize the building and clear debris. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
