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Building Under Renovation Partially Collapses in Central Madrid, Four Reported Missing

Authorities launch an investigation at the hotel conversion site.

Overview

  • Regional officials said roughly ten people were injured, most with minor injuries and one more serious, after the midday collapse near Plaza Mayor.
  • The prefect reported that a slab failure triggered a cascading collapse through several floors down to the basement, leaving the façade standing.
  • Search-and-rescue operations remain active with eleven fire teams, police and civil protection on site, supported by drones and canine units.
  • Adjacent buildings on Calle de las Hileras have been evacuated as crews secure the structure and assess risks to neighboring properties.
  • City records show the six‑story building was being rehabilitated as a four‑star hotel, with authorization granted earlier this year and a crane declaration filed in June.