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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.

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.