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Sabadell Mall Tragedy Prompts Structural Safety Investigation

A 73-year-old man was killed by a falling concrete panel at Via Sabadell, spurring criminal and forensic inquiries into possible construction flaws and material deterioration.

Arquitectos y técnicos valoran los daños producidos en la fachada de la tienda afecrada por el derrumbe en el centro comercial Via Sabadell
Un muerto por el derrumbe en el Centro Comercial de Sabadell
La placa de hormigón afectada por el derrumbe en el centro comercial Via Sabadell
Un derrumbe en una tienda de Via Sabadell deja un muerto

Overview

  • A 6×12 meter prefabricated concrete panel fell from 12 meters high, killing a 73-year-old Rubí resident and injuring no others physically.
  • The Mossos d’Esquadra have launched a criminal investigation while municipal architects continue structural assessments of the shopping center.
  • Preliminary expert analyses suggest construction errors and material degradation as potential causes of the collapse.
  • Galerías del Tresillo, adjacent to the site of the collapse, denies liability and has called for a full structural review by center management.
  • The shopping center remains closed indefinitely, with businesses reeling from disruptions and employees being relocated to other locations.