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15-Meter Section of Salamanca City Wall Collapses Before Dawn, No Injuries

Responsibility for consolidation and repairs now lies with the Finance Ministry, the wall’s legal owner.

Overview

  • Authorities said about 15 meters of the wall gave way at Paseo Rector Esperabé 67, near the Palacio de San Esteban and the Huerto de Calixto y Melibea.
  • The collapse occurred before 7 a.m., and firefighters and Local Police responded alongside municipal crews.
  • Emergency teams cleared rubble and secured the perimeter, with pedestrian access restricted as a precaution.
  • Urbanism technicians carried out an initial inspection and municipal officials will formally notify the Finance Ministry to undertake consolidation and conservation work.
  • The location borders an area hosting municipal Christmas activities, prompting short-term safety and access considerations.