Dangerous situation in a store in Bucharest. The ceiling collapsed on a 70-year-old female client. The victim was transported to the hospital

A tragedy was narrowly avoided on Thursday, in a Bucharest supermarket, when a portion of the ceiling collapsed on a 70-year-old woman. According to the information provided by ISU Bucharest-Ilfov, the incident took place at a store located on Liviu Rebreanu street. The detachment affected an area of ​​about two square meters, and the consequences could have been much worse.

The victim was transported to the hospital

The authorities quickly intervened on the scene, and the victim, although he suffered minor injuries, was transported to the Pantelimon Hospital for medical care. Fortunately, ten other people who were in the premises managed to get out safely, thus avoiding any further tragedies or serious injuries.

According to the official statements of ISU Bucharest-Ilfov, two special fire trucks and a medical crew participated in the intervention, which ensured the quick and safe evacuation of the people in the store. Following this unfortunate incident, the store has been closed to allow authorities to investigate and assess the situation.

What the ISU representatives said

“The victim (70-year-old woman) was taken by a medical team, in a state of consciousness, later being transported to the Pantelimon Hospital, with minor injuries. The other 10 people got out without problems, and the store was closed”, said the representatives of ISU Bucharest-Ilfov.

The collapse of a ceiling in a public space such as a supermarket raises serious questions about safety standards and construction quality. It is vital that the authorities thoroughly investigate the causes of this incident and take the necessary measures to prevent such situations in the future.

This incident also reminds us of the importance of following safety rules and regulations in all public and private spaces to ensure the protection of all citizens. Safety and security should always be top priorities in any environment and authorities and building owners have a responsibility to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to avoid such unfortunate incidents.