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Central Madrid Building Collapses During Renovation, Injuring 3 as Search Continues

Authorities focus on locating possible missing workers at a project slated to become a luxury hotel.

Overview

  • National police say between two and four people may be unaccounted for as rescuers work through the site.
  • Emergency services report three injuries, including one person in serious condition.
  • The partial collapse occurred on Calle de las Hileras near the Teatro Real in the city center.
  • A source cited by local media says at least six floors gave way in the structure under conversion to a high-end hotel.
  • Firefighters, civil protection and municipal police are using search dogs and drones while the cause is being investigated.