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Two Dead, Two Missing After Central Madrid Building Collapse During Renovation

Rescuers deploy drones and sniffer dogs in a continuing search near Plaza Mayor.

Overview

  • The top floor gave way around 1 p.m. local time on Tuesday, triggering a pancaking failure through the levels below.
  • Emergency crews cordoned off the area and evacuated nearby properties as they comb the debris.
  • Three construction workers were injured, with one taken to hospital for a leg fracture, according to local authorities.
  • Firefighters reported that several floors collapsed inward while the street-facing facade remained standing.
  • The property was being converted into a hotel by developer Rehbilita, and officials are assessing structural stability and the cause.