‘No time to escape’ as an earthquake-damaged chimney crushes worker to death in Granada

In Granada, a worker was tragically killed when a damaged chimney collapsed on him while he was preparing it for demolition. The structure had been weakened by recent earthquakes and had been supported as a precaution. The accident occurred on Calle Laureado López Muñoz in the Zaidín district, where three workers were carrying out demolition work on earthquake-affected structures.

The chimney had already been supported due to the impending demolition, but during the operation, it toppled in an unexpected direction, crushing the worker with little warning. Emergency services responded immediately, but despite medical efforts, the worker could not be saved. This incident has raised concerns about the condition of other damaged structures in Granada, many of which have been reinforced as a precautionary measure following the seismic activity.

The investigation into the cause of the worker's death will explore whether the demolition work itself played a role or if other factors were involved, particularly given the seismic forces at play. The city now faces the challenge of assessing the full extent of the damage caused by the earthquakes, including the ongoing demolition and repair work.