The upper section of a two-story house collapsed this Friday without causing any injuries. According to a video circulating on social media, the building developed a crack along one side, which gradually widened until the upper structure of the building gave way.
The incident took place in the Playa municipality, and it appears that the residents were able to evacuate in time, avoiding more serious consequences. On Thursday night, a balcony collapsed onto a café located in a busy area of El Vedado, resulting in three people being injured.
The balcony collapse, according to several witnesses, was caused by the accumulation of marble slabs placed by a construction crew working on the first floor. The crew did not account for the weight that the structure could support, leading to a structural failure, detailed a report from the Municipal Assembly of People's Power in Plaza de la Revolución.
Earlier in the week, another partial collapse occurred in a building located on Monte Street between Águila and Ángeles in Old Havana, resulting in one person being injured and requiring hospital transport.
Recent Building Collapses in Havana
The following questions address common concerns regarding the recent building collapses in Havana.
What caused the collapse of the two-story house in Playa?
The collapse was due to a crack that developed and gradually widened until the upper structure gave way.
Were there any injuries in the two-story house collapse?
No, there were no injuries reported in the collapse of the two-story house.
What led to the balcony collapse in El Vedado?
The balcony collapse was caused by construction workers placing marble slabs without accounting for the weight the structure could support.
How many people were injured in the El Vedado balcony collapse?
Three people were injured in the balcony collapse in El Vedado.