Drama in Spain a Palma de Mallorcawhere the terrace of a restaurantthe Medusa Beach Club, has collapsed and there are victims. At least four people died and 25 were injured in the collapse in the tourist resort of Playa de Palma: 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, due to ongoing causes of investigation, the terrace of the restaurant on two levels, at that time crowded with customers, would have given way.
The collapse in Palma de Mallorca
Emergency teams with firefighters and numerous ambulances rushed to the alarm calls received by the police and civil guard, who fenced off the area of the collapse. According to rescuers, there could be people trapped in the rubble. At the moment, according to what the Spanish media report, only one of the four victims has been identified: Abdoulaye Diopa Senegalese man who made headlines in 2017 for saving a swimmer.
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 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. The mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez and the deputy mayor Javier Bonet went to the site, with the urban police, to assist in the rescue efforts and try to ascertain the causes of the tragedy. According to what we understand, the Farnesina is checking whether there are Italians involved.
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