Seven to nine people may have been trapped under the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Villa Jesel, Argentina. According to information from local authorities, the tragedy occurred during reconstruction. It is likely that the company that performed the work did not have a work permit.
Emergency services are at the scene clearing debris after a portion of a Dubrovnik hotel in the coastal town of Villa Gesell in Buenos Aires province collapsed.
The incident occurred on the night of Monday to Tuesday at around 1 a.m. local time. Local authorities said seven to nine people may be trapped in the death trap.
Argentina. A hotel that was being rebuilt collapsed. team did not have permission
According to the information provided, the construction workers were likely working on a project that was carried out without permission from city authorities. They were supposed to stop working in August.
The local government said, “While we cannot provide the exact details of the collapse at this time, we can confirm that the structure in the collapsed area had been illegally and irregularly modified.''
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Villa Jesél Commune also called on residents and the media to be careful when disseminating unverified information. – These are key moments when services work hard to prevent loss of life, it was stressed.
Rescue operations are underway. There are still people under the rubble
Local media reported, citing the state security minister, that firefighters had earlier rescued an elderly woman from the rubble. Unfortunately, the 80-year-old man died.
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At the time of the disaster, there were no guests in the hotel, only construction workers, who were staying in another part of the building. The building next door is also at risk of collapsing. An investigation had been launched in the case, and a local court was scheduled to issue arrest warrants for the four people.
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