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Ceiling Collapse at Surquillo Police Station Injures Three Officers, Forces Temporary Closure

Authorities ordered a structural assessment following the collapse, with police work shifting to a temporary site offered by the municipality.

Overview

  • The incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. at the station located at the intersection of San Diego and Dante in Surquillo.
  • Four fire units and SAMU ambulances responded, evacuating three injured officers who were transferred to the Police Hospital.
  • The affected section was the false ceiling over the reception and guard area, described in local reports as built with wood and gypsum.
  • Police operations are suspended, nearby streets were cordoned off, and a structural engineer’s inspection is pending to determine causes and building conditions.
  • Reports indicate remodeling was underway without presented documentation, and PNP commander Óscar Arriola said the municipality offered a temporary facility; authorities reported no civilian injuries.