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Roof collapses at Spanish airport | Roof collapses at Spanish airport |
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The roof of a building at Mahon airport on the Spanish island of Menorca has collapsed, injuring at least two people, Spanish authorities say. | The roof of a building at Mahon airport on the Spanish island of Menorca has collapsed, injuring at least two people, Spanish authorities say. |
The cause of the collapse, at about 1200 local time (1000 GMT), is not yet known but it was believed to be an accident, officials said. | The cause of the collapse, at about 1200 local time (1000 GMT), is not yet known but it was believed to be an accident, officials said. |
The building was reportedly undergoing construction work. | The building was reportedly undergoing construction work. |
Earlier reports that up to 20 people were trapped in the rubble appeared to be unfounded, officials said. | Earlier reports that up to 20 people were trapped in the rubble appeared to be unfounded, officials said. |
Newspaper El Mundo had said on its website that 20 workers, including both Menorcans and Portuguese, were trapped under the rubble. | Newspaper El Mundo had said on its website that 20 workers, including both Menorcans and Portuguese, were trapped under the rubble. |
However the regional interior ministry said no-one was trapped. | However the regional interior ministry said no-one was trapped. |
Many rescue service vehicles arrived at the scene, including both airport and public fire services. | Many rescue service vehicles arrived at the scene, including both airport and public fire services. |
Those in the building were all thought to be airport workers, and the affected area was "closed to passengers," Spain's civil aviation authority, AENA, said. | Those in the building were all thought to be airport workers, and the affected area was "closed to passengers," Spain's civil aviation authority, AENA, said. |
Traffic at the airport was not interrupted and it was continuing to operate as normal, AENA sources told the Spanish news agency Efe. | |
Efe said one of those injured had serious head injuries. | |
There have been heavy rains on the Mediterranean island over the past few days, but it is not known if that played a part in the accident. | There have been heavy rains on the Mediterranean island over the past few days, but it is not known if that played a part in the accident. |
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