In a tragic incident early Tuesday, the ten-storey Dubrovnik hotel crumbled, claiming one life and leaving several others missing. Witnesses recounted harrowing scenes, comparing the aftermath to a "horror movie." Reports indicate that approximately 15 individuals were likely inside the hotel during the time of collapse.
Hotel Collapse in Argentina: Rescue Efforts Underway for Trapped Survivors
Hotel Collapse in Argentina: Rescue Efforts Underway for Trapped Survivors
Rescue teams are racing against time to save individuals trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Villa Gesell, Argentina.
Rescue operations are actively underway, with emergency services attempting to reach those believed to be trapped. Authorities have confirmed the retrieval of a man's body in his 80s, while a woman has been successfully rescued from the wreckage.
It has emerged that renovations at the Dubrovnik hotel had been halted months earlier due to a lack of proper permits. However, reports suggest that work continued in defiance of the municipal order, raising concerns about safety protocols. Local resident Monica Mino shared her terrifying account of the event, describing a scene filled with dust and chaos, likening the experience to a nightmare.
Argentina's national security minister announced that specialized teams, including structural engineers and canine units trained for rescue missions, have been deployed to the site for assistance. The province's security minister revealed that several construction workers who were present during the incident managed to escape and are now in police custody.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the hotel may have collapsed due to ongoing repairs, particularly in its basement. Photos from the scene highlight considerable destruction to nearby buildings as debris scattered throughout the area. Villa Gesell, known for its beaches and resorts, is currently mournfully affected by the tragedy at the Dubrovnik hotel, located a short distance from the coastal front.
It has emerged that renovations at the Dubrovnik hotel had been halted months earlier due to a lack of proper permits. However, reports suggest that work continued in defiance of the municipal order, raising concerns about safety protocols. Local resident Monica Mino shared her terrifying account of the event, describing a scene filled with dust and chaos, likening the experience to a nightmare.
Argentina's national security minister announced that specialized teams, including structural engineers and canine units trained for rescue missions, have been deployed to the site for assistance. The province's security minister revealed that several construction workers who were present during the incident managed to escape and are now in police custody.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the hotel may have collapsed due to ongoing repairs, particularly in its basement. Photos from the scene highlight considerable destruction to nearby buildings as debris scattered throughout the area. Villa Gesell, known for its beaches and resorts, is currently mournfully affected by the tragedy at the Dubrovnik hotel, located a short distance from the coastal front.
