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Five detentions following the collapse of an apartment building in Petralona, investigations into possible trapped persons: “I saw it fall in front of my eyes like a cardboard box.” (upd)

Strong fire brigade forces are rushing to the scene – according to reports, the trapped individuals were carrying out work inside the building

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  • A building collapse occurred on Tuesday afternoon (30/6) at 22 Alkminis Street in Petralona.
  • The building consisted of seven apartments. Search operations are underway in the rubble for any trapped individuals.
  • According to initial information, the collapse happened during construction work at the neighboring building, and during excavation the foundations of the collapsed building were allegedly undermined.
  • Five people have been taken in for questioning: four workers and the owner of the neighboring construction site.
  • Strong forces of the Fire Service and the 1st EMAK special disaster response unit are operating at the scene, with two specially trained search and rescue dogs. Nearby EMAK units have also been placed on high alert to assist if needed.

Reports of one trapped person.
According to information, it is a woman.

Strong forces of the Fire Service and the 1st EMAK special disaster response unit are operating at the scene, with two specially trained search and rescue dogs. Nearby EMAK units have also been placed on high alert to assist if needed.

The Deputy Chief of the Fire Service, Lieutenant General Anastasios Pappas, is also present at the scene, coordinating the operations.

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A building collapse occurred, according to initial reports, at 22 Alkminis Street in Petralona.

Fire Department forces are rushing to the scene in order to conduct searches and determine whether there were people inside the building at the time of the collapse.

However, initial reports suggest that four people are trapped who were carrying out construction work.

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