A hotel collapse in Argentina has resulted in one fatality and several individuals feared trapped under the wreckage. The incident occurred early Tuesday at the ten-story Dubrovnik hotel located in the coastal city of Villa Gesell.
Hotel Collapse in Argentina Leaves One Dead and Several Trapped
Hotel Collapse in Argentina Leaves One Dead and Several Trapped
A tragic incident in Villa Gesell as rescue teams work tirelessly to save those trapped in debris.
Reports indicate that the hotel, which was undergoing renovations, crashed down with about 15 people inside. Local officials confirmed the death of an elderly man in his 80s, with ongoing rescue operations aimed at locating and freeing others believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.
Emerging details reveal that the building work at the hotel had been mandated to halt by municipal authorities back in August, as renovations were progressing without the necessary permits. Emergency services are continuing their efforts at the scene, as the community grapples with the tragedy.
The situation highlights serious concerns regarding building regulations in the area, raising questions on how such a catastrophe could have been allowed to occur. As authorities conduct investigations, the focus remains on rescuing those affected and providing support to their families during this distressing time.
Emerging details reveal that the building work at the hotel had been mandated to halt by municipal authorities back in August, as renovations were progressing without the necessary permits. Emergency services are continuing their efforts at the scene, as the community grapples with the tragedy.
The situation highlights serious concerns regarding building regulations in the area, raising questions on how such a catastrophe could have been allowed to occur. As authorities conduct investigations, the focus remains on rescuing those affected and providing support to their families during this distressing time.
