Six-storey building collapses in central Madrid, casualties reported VIDEO

A six-storey building has collapsed in the centre of Madrid, leaving several people trapped under the debris.

According to El País, which cited emergency service sources, at least four people are believed to be under the rubble, while one person has been reported injured.

Varias dotaciones de @BomberosMad trabajando en C/Hileras tras derrumbe de varios forjados en un edificio en obras.

Desplegado un dispositivo de @SAMUR_PC en la zona.@policiademadrid trabajan con los drones@policia colaborando pic.twitter.com/slTP129zT5

— Emergencias Madrid (@EmergenciasMad) October 7, 2025

Preliminary information suggests that repair or renovation work may have been underway in the building at the time of the collapse.

The cause of the incident has not yet been determined. Emergency medical teams and police units are currently working at the scene.

By Tamilla Hasanova