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Madrid building collapse kills two during renovation work

A building collapse in central Madrid has left two dead and two missing during renovation work. The missing include the project's lead architect, with three workers injured in the incident. Rescue operations continued for hours in the unstable structure near Plaza de Ópera.

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A building undergoing renovations collapsed in central Madrid on Tuesday, killing at least two people. Two others remain missing following the accident near Plaza de Ópera.

Three workers suffered injuries in the collapse. Two sustained minor injuries while one broke a leg. Rescue teams found the two deceased victims late Tuesday evening, nearly ten hours after the building gave way.

Authorities initially reported four people missing - three men and one woman. Officials confirmed the missing woman served as the project's lead architect.

How did this happen during routine renovation work? The incident raises questions about construction safety protocols in historic urban areas.

Francisco Martin Aguirre, the government's top regional representative, provided initial damage assessments. "We currently estimate about ten injuries, mostly minor," he said in a statement. He confirmed four people remain unaccounted for.

The collapse occurred in one of Madrid's busiest tourist districts, putting spotlight on renovation safety standards. Building accidents during reconstruction projects often stem from inadequate structural assessments or safety shortcuts.

Madrid Mayor José Martínez Almeida confirmed the timeline of recovery operations. The delayed discovery of victims suggests challenging rescue conditions at the unstable site.

Published: October 13, 2025

Tags: Madrid building collapseSpain construction accidentMadrid renovation disaster

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