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Chorrillos Demolition Collapse Kills 64-Year-Old Worker; Site Closed and Investigation Underway

Municipal inspectors ordered closure over missing permits, citing safety lapses.

Overview

  • The victim, identified as Teófilo Enciso Ccopa, was buried when a concrete wall gave way during demolition on Víctor Humareda street.
  • Eight coworkers and others freed him with improvised tools, and he showed signs of life before dying minutes later from severe internal injuries.
  • Police cordoned off the area and began proceedings to determine responsibility for alleged labor negligence.
  • The municipality suspended the project and sealed the property after confirming the work lacked required demolition permits and safety measures.
  • The case was referred to the prosecutor’s office for legal evaluation, and the body was taken to the morgue as part of the inquiry.