A two-storey restaurant building has collapsed on the beach in Palma de Mallorca, killing at least four people and injuring 16 in the tourism hot spot in Spain’s Balearic Islands
Seven people were injured “very seriously” and nine were seriously injured, emergency services said on X. They were taken to various hospitals in Palma.
Firefighters and police forces rushed to the scene on Thursday, emergency services said, adding some psychologists had been called in.
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According to emergency services, the roof of the building collapsed.
“I am closely following the consequences of the terrible collapse that occurred on the beach of Palma,” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on X.
Sanchez said he had spoken to local and regional authorities, adding the government is ready to help “with all the means and troops that are necessary.”
“I want to send my condolences to the families of the deceased and my wish for a speedy recovery to the injured,” he said.
Spanish state-owned broadcaster TVE showed firefighters working to clear areas of the Medusa Beach Club in Palma about 11.30pm on Thursday, and ambulances on the scene.
