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Worker Dies in Roof Collapse at Flood-Damaged School Near Valencia

The accident occurred during reconstruction efforts following devastating October floods that claimed over 220 lives in the region.

  • A construction worker died on Sunday while repairing a school in Massanassa, a town near Valencia, when part of the roof collapsed.
  • A second worker, aged 35, was injured in the incident and has been hospitalized, according to regional authorities.
  • The school, Lluís Vives, was one of the buildings most severely impacted by the catastrophic floods on October 29, which caused at least 228 fatalities, including 221 in Valencia.
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed condolences to the victim's family and praised the ongoing efforts of reconstruction workers as a model of public service.
  • Authorities, including police investigators, are examining the site to determine the cause of the collapse amid ongoing recovery operations in the flood-stricken region.
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