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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Madrid, October 7 (Xinhua) — At least three people were injured and four others are missing on Tuesday after a partial collapse of a building under renovation in central Madrid, local authorities said.
Madrid Deputy Mayor Inmaculada Sanz told reporters at the scene that the first priority was to locate the missing people and ensure the safety of all those involved in the rescue operation.
The incident occurred around 1:00 PM on Calle de las Hileras in the Opera district. Witnesses reported hearing a loud crash, followed by a cloud of dust and debris filling the street.
According to authorities, the collapse affected the upper floors of the five-story building, which gradually collapsed. The façade remains unstable, complicating the work of emergency services at the scene.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with specialists carefully navigating unstable structures and extensive rubble. According to I. Sans, emergency services personnel are participating in the operation, including firefighters, engineers, medics, and psychologists, who are providing assistance to the victims and their families.
The deputy mayor added that the operation could continue for several more hours or even days while crews work to stabilize the building and clear the rubble. The cause of the collapse is being determined.
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