A two-story building collapsed in Messina, in the area of Pistunina, along the state road 114, apparently due to the explosion of a gas cylinder. According to the first information gathered by the firefighters, engaged with several teams, operators with Usar, canine units, drones, and speleo-alpine river units, there are some missing persons who could total six.
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The 2,500 square meter building, dating back to the 1980s, housed a supermarket and another commercial establishment on the ground and first floors, and four residences and a terrace on the second floor. It was the family members of the people living in the building who reported to the firefighters that they were unable to contact their relatives. According to reconstructions, there were maintenance works on the ground floor of the building. The prosecutor of Messina, Antonio D’Amato, went to the site, announcing that an investigation will be opened to understand the causes of the collapse.
Three people were injured: they were taken by 118 personnel to the Messina Polyclinic. One of the patients is in red code, one orange, and another blue.
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The mayor of Messina, Federico Basile, ordered the immediate activation of the Municipal Operations Center (Coc) for coordinating assistance activities and necessary support for the people involved in the collapse of the building in contrada Pistunina. The Social Services of the Municipality of Messina have also been activated, available to provide assistance to the families affected by the emergency. “We are constantly in contact with all the authorities involved in the emergency,” says Mayor Basile, “the activation of the Coc and Social Services will ensure every form of support and closeness to the people involved, making all necessary municipal resources available.”
The municipal administration, explains in a note, will continue to monitor the situation’s evolution, providing timely updates and ensuring full cooperation with the bodies responsible for managing the emergency. Also, Mayor Basile, on Facebook, informs that the triggering cause of the collapse would have been the explosion of a gas cylinder.
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