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Four dead after six-storey building partially collapses in Madrid

Four dead after six-storey building partially collapses in Madrid

Summary

A six-storey building in Madrid partially collapsed, causing the deaths of four people. The building was being turned into a hotel, and an investigation has started to find out why it collapsed. Rescue teams used drones and dogs to search for people who were missing.

Key Facts

  • The building collapse happened in Madrid's city center on Hileras Street.
  • Four people died: a Spanish woman managing the project and three male workers from Mali, Guinea, and Ecuador.
  • The building was being changed from an office block into a four-star hotel.
  • Three other individuals were injured in the incident.
  • Rescue teams, including drones and sniffer dogs, were used to find the missing people.
  • The façade of the building stayed intact despite the internal collapse.
  • An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.

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