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Madrid Hotel Renovation Collapse Leaves Four Dead as Rescue Operations Conclude

Police opened a judicial inquiry into the licensed hotel renovation.

Overview

  • Firefighters recovered the final two bodies overnight, confirming four fatalities and bringing search operations to an end.
  • Three workers were injured, including one with a leg fracture, and nearby properties were evacuated and checked for stability.
  • Emergency teams reported that multiple upper floors collapsed inward, leaving the façade standing but unstable during the response.
  • Authorities said the project had an approved rehabilitation license to convert the 1965 building into a four‑star hotel, with contractor Rehbilita working for an owner linked to RSR.
  • Policía Judicial is investigating structural causes and compliance with safety measures after early confusion over the number of missing workers.