at least four dead and twenty-five injured. Many tourists trapped in the rubble

Tragedy in Spain. At least four people died and more than 25 were injured when a restaurant terrace collapsed in the tourist resort of Playa de Palma, Palma de Mallorca. According to the emergency services, the collapse occurred around 8.30 pm in a building at number 36 of Calle Cartago in the Medusa Beach Club restaurant where, for reasons still under investigation, the terrace of the restaurant on two levels collapsed, at that time. moment crowded with customers.

The breakdown

It would have been the neighbors who alerted the police and the civil guard. On site, a two-storey building, emergency fire brigade teams are rescuing people trapped in the rubble. All available ambulances in Palma have been moved to via Cartago, where activity is currently at its maximum. Some neighbors explained that they heard a loud noise and then screams. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez and the first deputy mayor, Javier Bonet, are already in via Cartago and are speaking with the commanders of the Local Police to clarify the circumstances of the tragedy.

The local

The Medusa Beach Club is a well-known restaurant with musical shows on the seafront of Playa de Palma, very popular with tourists. It is located on two levels, the ground floor and a terrace on the first floor, which according to initial information collapsed, causing the place to sink. At first it was believed that the roof of the building had collapsed. At least four of the injured are said to be in serious condition, according to 112 emergencies. The Court of Palma has sent a forensic doctor who is proceeding with the identification of the victims. According to the testimonies of inhabitants in the area, reported by local media, the collapse was preceded by a dull noise, followed by the cries of the injured people under the rubble. One of the victims is believed to be a club worker of African origin.

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