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Pereira building collapses eight days after major earthquake
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Pereira building collapses eight days after major earthquake

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Sources not specified Outcome reported
  • A three-story building in Pereira, Colombia, collapsed eight days after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake.
  • The collapse occurred on a street where people were walking, causing panic and a rush to escape falling debris.
  • Authorities are verifying if anyone was inside, though an evacuation order was reportedly issued due to structural risks.

Eight days after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattled Pereira, Colombia, a three-story building suddenly collapsed in the city center. The incident occurred on a busy street, sending a cloud of dust and debris into the air as people nearby scrambled to safety.

Video footage captured the terrifying moment, with shouts of "It's coming down, it's coming down! People are stubborn, they were told," as bystanders fled. Authorities quickly arrived at the scene to determine if anyone was trapped inside the collapsed structure. Reports suggest an evacuation order had already been issued due to the building's compromised state.

It's coming down, it's coming down! People are stubborn, they were told.

— BystanderShouted in a video as people fled the collapsing building.

This event highlights the ongoing danger posed by weakened structures in Pereira and surrounding areas, which were significantly impacted by the recent earthquake. Many buildings remain structurally unsound, presenting a serious risk to residents who may still be occupying them.

Good morning, a house just collapsed on Calle 26, between 10 and 11; it just collapsed.

— Social media userReporting the incident on social media.
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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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