Holidaymakers were injured and over 150 individuals were evacuated following a section of a Mallorca hotel collapsing in Santa Ponça. The incident occurred at the Rey Don Jaime hotel during dining hours, causing minor injuries to several customers. Initial reports suggest the collapse was due to the ground giving way, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Local authorities, including the Civil Guard, responded swiftly to the scene alongside firefighters and health services to assist those affected. It is believed that the floor lacked proper reinforcement, leading to its deterioration over time. As a precautionary measure, approximately 150 people were evacuated from the premises.
In a separate incident days earlier in Benidorm, the roof of a hotel collapsed during Easter Sunday lunch service at the Poseidon Palace hotel. Tourists described the noise as resembling an explosion, with several individuals sustaining injuries. Fortunately, the restaurant was not as crowded as the day before, potentially averting a more significant tragedy.
The cause of the Benidorm incident remains under investigation, with authorities conducting thorough inspections of the hotel’s infrastructure. Guests have been relocated to a neighboring hotel’s restaurant, while hotel management reassures the public that comprehensive assessments are underway to prevent future occurrences.
As investigations continue into both incidents, concerns about the structural integrity of older buildings have been raised. Eyewitnesses to the incidents expressed shock and relief at the relatively low number of injuries considering the circumstances. The safety of guests and visitors remains a top priority for hotel management and local authorities in both Mallorca and Benidorm.
