One person pulled from rubble after Germasogeia building collapse
Emergency crews have pulled one person from the rubble after part of an apartment block collapsed within seconds in the Germasogeia area, where residents experienced dramatic moments. The building was home to foreign nationals of African and Egyptian origin. The rescue followed hours of efforts by the Fire Service. According to witness accounts, some residents […]
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Part of building collapses in Yermasoyeia, reports of trapped person
Part of a two-storey building collapsed in Yermasoyeia shortly before 1.30pm on Saturday, with initial reports indicating that one person may be trapped and several others injured. Emergency services rushed to the scene, including ambulances, members of the fire brigade, police and EMAK. The area has been cordoned off as rescue operations continue. Authorities have […]
Read full article →Warnings ignored for years before Germasogeia building collapse
Warnings that appear to have been ignored for years preceded the tragedy in Germasogeia, where the eastern section of an apartment block collapsed at midday on Holy Saturday “like a house of cards”, raising fresh questions over how dangerous buildings are managed. The building, which was more than 40 years old, had already been classified […]
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