A devastating incident has struck the coastal city of Villa Gesell in Argentina as a decade-old hotel, Dubrovnik, collapsed during a renovation attempt, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. The tragedy claimed one life, an 80-year-old man, and has trapped at least seven people, presumed to be construction workers, under the rubble. Amidst the rubble, a woman was miraculously rescued alive, sparking a massive search and rescue operation.
The hotel, which was undergoing renovation without the necessary permits, was reduced to a pile of debris, with rescue teams battling to reach the trapped individuals. According to Javier Alonso, the security minister of the Buenos Aires province, the collapse was caused by the hotel’s renovation, which was being carried out without the required permits. The authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collapse, as the rescue efforts are ongoing.
Argentina’s Dubrovnik Hotel Collapses Amid Renovation Attempt Fails (Image via Getty)
Rescue teams are working tirelessly to remove the rubble, mainly by hand, as they await the arrival of a crane and engineers to assess the situation. The search for survivors is a daunting task, given the vast amount of debris and the gravity of the situation. Authorities are working closely with the rescue teams to locate and extricate the trapped individuals, who are presumed to be construction workers involved in the renovation.
As the rescue efforts continue, the city of Villa Gesell is filled with the sounds of sirens, machinery, and the heavy lifting of rubble. The residents of the city are left in shock and grief, struggling to come to terms with the tragedy that has struck their community. The Dubrovnik Hotel, once a prominent landmark, now lies in ruins, a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of shoddy construction and the importance of adhering to safety regulations.
The incident has raised concerns about the practices of construction companies and the lack of regulatory oversight in the region. The authorities are working to determine the cause of the collapse, which will likely lead to charges against those responsible for the negligent construction practices. In the meantime, the rescue efforts are ongoing, and the people of Villa Gesell are left to grapple with the aftermath of the tragedy.
