A building under renovation partially collapsed in central Madrid

A building under renovation partially collapsed in central Madrid on Tuesday. Deputy mayor of Madrid, told reporters at the scene that the immediate priority is to locate the missing individuals and ensure the safety of all personnel involved in the rescue operation.

The incident occurred shortly after 13:00 on Calle de lasHileras in the Opera District. Witnesses reported hearing a loud crash followed by a cloud of dust and debris filling the street. According to authorities, the collapse involved the upper floors of a five-story building, including a basement, which gave way progressively downward. The facade remains unstable, posing challenges for emergency teams working on site.

Rescue operations are underway as crews carefully navigate unstable structures and large piles of debris.