A severe collapse early Tuesday morning has left one confirmed dead while rescuers race against time to find others trapped beneath the rubble.
Hotel Collapse Tragedy in Argentina: Rescue Operations Underway
Hotel Collapse Tragedy in Argentina: Rescue Operations Underway
Rescue teams in Argentina work tirelessly to locate survivors following the tragic collapse of the Dubrovnik hotel.
In Villa Gesell, Argentina, chaos ensued as the 10-storey Dubrovnik hotel collapsed, with eyewitnesses describing the aftermath akin to a “horror movie.” Initial reports suggest that up to 15 people were inside during the incident, which saw one elderly man confirmed deceased in the wreckage and at least one woman successfully rescued.
Local authorities confirmed that renovation work at the hotel had been halted earlier in August due to a lack of necessary permits. However, residents claimed that construction had been continuing, defying municipal orders. "We heard like an earthquake... this was terrible," Monica Mino, a neighbor, recounted the moment of the collapse, emphasizing the devastation that unfolded.
In response to the catastrophe, Patricia Bullrich, Argentina's national security minister, announced on social media that two specialized rescue teams were dispatched to the scene, complete with structural engineers, rescue specialists, and trained dogs for locating individuals in collapsed structures. The province’s security minister, Javier Alonso, revealed that four bricklayers who escaped the disaster had been detained for questioning by the authorities.
Preliminary investigations suggest potential repairs might have been taking place in the building's basement prior to the collapse. Photographs depict significant damage to surrounding areas due to falling debris. Renowned as a popular coastal getaway, Villa Gesell is home to numerous hotels, with the ill-fated Dubrovnik situated adjacent to several others, just a short walk from the beachfront.
Local authorities confirmed that renovation work at the hotel had been halted earlier in August due to a lack of necessary permits. However, residents claimed that construction had been continuing, defying municipal orders. "We heard like an earthquake... this was terrible," Monica Mino, a neighbor, recounted the moment of the collapse, emphasizing the devastation that unfolded.
In response to the catastrophe, Patricia Bullrich, Argentina's national security minister, announced on social media that two specialized rescue teams were dispatched to the scene, complete with structural engineers, rescue specialists, and trained dogs for locating individuals in collapsed structures. The province’s security minister, Javier Alonso, revealed that four bricklayers who escaped the disaster had been detained for questioning by the authorities.
Preliminary investigations suggest potential repairs might have been taking place in the building's basement prior to the collapse. Photographs depict significant damage to surrounding areas due to falling debris. Renowned as a popular coastal getaway, Villa Gesell is home to numerous hotels, with the ill-fated Dubrovnik situated adjacent to several others, just a short walk from the beachfront.
