Madrid Building Collapse Kills Four, Injures Three During Hotel Conversion
A six-storey building under renovation in central Madrid has collapsed, resulting in four fatalities and three injuries. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon during conversion works to transform the structure into a four-star hotel.
The deceased are three male construction workers and a female architect leading the project. Three others were injured, one seriously. Firefighters are currently stabilising the remaining facade to ensure the safety of forensic teams as they continue their investigation.
The building, constructed in 1965, had received 'unfavourable' technical inspection ratings in 2012 and 2022 for its general structural condition. Police are focusing on possible structural weaknesses or procedural lapses during concrete pouring operations as potential causes of the collapse. The company involved in the conversion, Neinor Homes, was working on behalf of developer Rehbilita, owned by Saudi-based investment fund RSR.
The collapse has led to a police investigation, with authorities aiming to determine the cause and ensure accountability. The stabilisation efforts by firefighters will facilitate the safe continuation of forensic work. The identities of the deceased and injured are being confirmed, with support being offered to their families.
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