nicosia — Part of a building in the old town of Nicosia, used as a carpark, collapsed on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred on Apollonos Street, causing significant concern among local residents and passersby.
- Additionally, a parked car near the building was affected, sustaining damage from the falling debris. Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene to assess the situation and ensure public safety.
The fire brigade reported that the interior of the building sustained extensive damage due to the collapse. Fortunately, there were no indications of anyone being trapped beneath the rubble, which eased fears of casualties.
Additionally, a parked car near the building was affected, sustaining damage from the falling debris. Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene to assess the situation and ensure public safety.
After conducting their inspections, the fire brigade handed the area over to the police for further investigation. The authorities are now looking into the cause of the collapse and whether any structural issues contributed to the incident.
Local officials have urged residents to stay away from the site while investigations continue. The collapse has raised questions about building safety in the historic area and whether more stringent regulations are necessary to prevent similar incidents in the future.
