Four people killed as building under construction collapses in central Madrid

A building under construction in central Madrid collapsed on Wednesday, resulting in four confirmed fatalities and several injuries, according to emergency services and municipal reports. The incident occurred near the Retiro district, close to the city center.

Among the injured are both workers and passersby in adjacent areas. Some were taken to nearby hospitals with serious injuries, but none of the casualties have yet been definitively categorized as stable or critical in the immediate statements released.

Initial reports indicate the collapse affected multiple floors of the building while it was still under construction. The exact cause remains under investigation, but authorities are focusing on structural integrity, temporary support systems, and potential failures in scaffolding or formwork.

The building site had been fenced off and subject to typical municipal construction oversight. Madrid city officials pledged cooperation with the judicial and technical inspections to determine if regulatory or procedural lapses contributed to the collapse.

Municipal agencies have mobilized structural engineers to survey adjacent buildings for any damage or risk of further collapse. Nearby streets have been cordoned off and access to bordering properties temporarily restricted for public safety.

Madrid’s mayor and regional government representatives attended briefings and visited the site. In public statements, they expressed condolences to families of the victims and emphasized the importance of a thorough, transparent investigation.