The equivalent of a blue whale fell on his head. A Spaniard died on Tuesday, May 20, crushed by a concrete slab that weighed 10 tons that took place from a facade of a shopping center, in Sabadell, north of Barcelona, reports the country.
The slab fell 12 meters above man, while he was accompanied by his wife at the time of the incident. Subsequently, rescue teams evacuated part of the building as a caution.
Another person would have been affected during the accident, but could be released healthy and saved. A psychological cell was also opened for those who attended the accident.
An open psychological cell
The deputy of the Territorial Chief of the SAMU of the region, Pere Sanchez, said that a second person had been affected in the place and placed under medical assistance.
Nearly parked vehicles have also been damaged with the outbreak of certain parts of the slab. As for the origin of the fall, the authorities have not yet communicated.
Located on the entrance of a store and next to a playground for children, the building could finally be evacuated by firefighters. While waiting to determine whether there is damage or a structural risk, the mayor of the city decided that stores would remain closed.
He also presented his condolences to the deceased’s family and thanked the rescue teams for his work.
Source: BFM TV
