Building collapses in downtown Madrid: I felt a terrible tremor'

"A building has collapsed in central Madrid, on No. 4 Hileras Street of the Spanish capital. So far, four people are reported missing according to Madrid city officials, three men and one woman. The number of injured remains unclear. One of the injured was taken to hospital by ambulance with apparently serious bone fractures. At the scene, 11 units of the Madrid Fire Department were working following the partial collapse of several floors in the building, which was undergoing renovation."

"Several construction workers are being treated for injuries. One was taken to hospital with a leg fracture, while the others suffered only minor injuries and were treated by psychologists for shock, according to Madrid Emergency Services. The SAMUR emergency ambulance service said that some workers have reported missing colleagues. Madrid regional premier Isabel Diaz Ayuso visited the scene. while the mayor of the city of Madrid, Jose Luis Martinez Almeida, canceled his participation in the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative in London."

"He also stated that authorities are analyzing the possible impact on neighboring buildings to take the appropriate measures. The entire perimeter has been evacuated. According to the spokesperson for Madrid Emergency Services, crews are currently stabilizing the building's facade so they can begin clearing the debris from the fallen floors, and allow the Municipal Police Canine Unit to enter and search for the missing."

A building undergoing renovation collapsed at No. 4 Hileras Street in central Madrid, causing a partial collapse of several floors. Emergency services dispatched 11 Madrid Fire Department units, SAMUR ambulances and police canine teams. Initial reports list between two and five people missing and multiple construction workers injured, including at least one with serious bone fractures and another with a leg fracture; others received minor treatment and psychological support for shock. Authorities evacuated the entire perimeter and are stabilizing the building façade to clear debris. Officials are determining the exact number of workers on site and assessing potential impacts to neighboring buildings.

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