Tragedy in São Paulo: Rescue efforts conclude after building collapse
Brazilian authorities confirmed this Sunday the discovery of the four bodies that remained missing after the collapse of a building under construction in the city of São Paulo. With this unfortunate discovery, the official death toll from the incident rises to six people.
The São Paulo Fire Department detailed that among the deceased are three women, one of whom was pregnant, a minor, and two men. On the other hand, search efforts allowed for the rescue of a girl and an adult, who managed to survive the collapse.
Details of the incident in the Penha neighborhood
The accident occurred during the early hours of last Saturday in the traditional neighborhood of Penha, located in the eastern zone of São Paulo. The structure, which was in the process of being built, collapsed onto an adjacent house where ten people of Bolivian origin resided.
The authorities have concluded search operations after locating all those affected by the accident, now giving way to expert investigations to determine the exact causes of the collapse.
Ongoing research
- The building had several floors and its construction was under a judicial embargo.
- Although the collapse coincided with a night of heavy rain, Civil Defense has indicated that the event cannot be directly attributed to the precipitation.
- The area has been placed under the custody of the competent authorities, who will carry out the necessary expert assessments to clarify the legal responsibilities behind this tragedy.
The case remains under investigation, while the local community mourns the loss of human lives in this event that has shocked the capital of São Paulo.
