{
  "id": 13355914,
  "title": "Miracle escape as concrete balcony slabs collapse onto busy Marbella street",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/miracle-escape-as-concrete-balcony-slabs-collapse-onto-busy-marbella",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:24:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/10/miracle-escape-as-concrete-balcony-slabs-collapse-onto-busy-marbella-street/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A dramatic incident occurred in Marbella on Thursday, when several heavy concrete slabs sheared away from a residential building and narrowly missed passersby on a busy street. The collapse, which happened on Calle Ortega y Gasset at around 1.45 pm on October 8th, involved decorative balcony structures on the fifth floor of the Edificio Atrium. Despite the volume of rubble and the fact that the incident happened at peak lunchtime, authorities confirmed that no one was injured. The Atrium, a late-1980s residential block, is known for its cantilevered concrete balconies designed to maximise outdoor space and light. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of ageing overhanging elements above public spaces and the importance of careful structural supervision during any renovation work.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}