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Brussels Elevator Collapse: No Further Victims Found After Six Deaths

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Rescue teams in Brussels have concluded their search at a construction site where elevators fell, finding no additional victims beyond the six bodies recovered earlier.
  • The incident occurred at the Oxy building in downtown Brussels, which is currently undergoing renovation.
  • The exact cause of the elevator collapse and the circumstances leading to the deaths remain under investigation by the prosecution.

Emergency services in Brussels have completed their search operations following the tragic collapse of elevators at a construction site, confirming that no further victims were found beyond the six individuals whose bodies were recovered.

The incident took place at the Oxy building, located in the heart of Brussels and currently undergoing extensive renovation. The prosecution announced late Tuesday night that both elevator cabins involved in the collapse have been accessed and searched, yielding no additional casualties.

Authorities are still working to determine the precise cause of the elevator failures and the exact circumstances that led to the deaths of the six workers. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with the prosecution leading the inquiry.

Details regarding the nature of the construction work and the specific safety measures in place at the time of the accident have not yet been fully disclosed as the investigation continues.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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