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Partial Building Collapse in Central Madrid Injures Three as Search Continues

The structure was under renovation for a Rehbilita hotel project near the opera house.

Overview

  • Emergency services confirmed the partial collapse in central Madrid in posts on X.
  • Authorities reported at least three injured, with police citing one serious case and emergency services saying none were serious.
  • Rescue teams are using drones and sniffer dogs to search the site for people who may be trapped.
  • Firefighters said several floors collapsed, while El País reported up to six floors fell, citing unidentified sources.
  • The building was being converted into a hotel by developer Rehbilita near the Royal Palace, and the cause remains under investigation.