Rescuers work at the site where the slab of a prefabricated building in a mall complex under construction collapsed in northwest Florence, Tuscany region, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2024. At least two workers died and three others were injured after the slab of the building collapsed here on Friday, local authorities said. (Xinhua)
ROME, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- At least two workers died and three others were injured after a building collapsed in Florence, Tuscany region, on Friday, local authorities said.
Rescuers believed at least three more workers were buried in the rubble, Tuscany regional governor Eugenio Giani told local media. He said rescue operations were going on.
Firefighters said they were called in at around 9 a.m. local time (0800 GMT). It was the slab of a prefabricated building in a mall complex under construction that collapsed in northwest Florence.
Eight people were reportedly working at the site when the incident occurred. ■
Rescuers work at the site where the slab of a prefabricated building in a mall complex under construction collapsed in northwest Florence, Tuscany region, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2024. At least two workers died and three others were injured after the slab of the building collapsed here on Friday, local authorities said. (Xinhua)