See images of the building that collapsed in Governador Valadares Military Police/Disclosure A three-story building partially collapsed this Sunday morning (19), in the Jardim Pérola neighborhood, in Governador Valadares, and left three people injured. Images recorded at the scene show the destruction caused by the collapse and the work of rescue teams. See photos of the incident below: ? Click here to follow the g1 Vales channel on WhatsApp See images of the building that collapsed in Governador Valadares According to the Fire Department, a victim was found among the rubble. One man was partially buried and had to be removed by rescue teams. A woman in a wheelchair ended up falling from the third floor of the property and suffered a fractured femur. The third victim is a woman who was injured while trying to help one of the people affected. Woman in a wheelchair falls from the third floor after a collapse in Governador Valadares After the incident, four sniffer dogs were mobilized to carry out a sweep of the entire structure. According to firefighters, the animals did not indicate the presence of other victims in the property. The area was isolated and remains closed because there is a risk of further landslides. Residents of nearby properties had to leave their homes for safety reasons and were assisted by the municipality's Social Assistance. Civil Defense points out structural problems According to the State Civil Defense, a preliminary inspection identified several construction pathologies that may have contributed to the partial collapse of the building. These include detachment of slabs, detachment of concrete, as well as apparent cracks and cracks, indicating, in an initial analysis, possible construction deficiencies. According to the agency, City Hall engineers will carry out a detailed technical inspection to assess the condition of the remaining structure and determine whether it will be necessary to demolish the rest of the building. VIDEO: Woman in a wheelchair falls from the third floor after a building collapses in Governador Valadares During the incident, the State Civil Defense and the Municipal Civil Defense contacted the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy of Minas Gerais (Crea-MG). The Municipal Department of Works also made a munck truck available to help remove the debris. The Military Police isolated the entire area to ensure the safety of the population, while the Civil Police carried out the investigation at the scene. Civil Defense guidance is for residents and onlookers to respect isolation and not approach the building until technical assessments are completed. Videos from the East and Northeast of Minas Gerais See other news from the region at g1 Vales de Minas Gerais.
PHOTOS: Images show destruction caused by building collapse in Governador Valadares
See images of the building that collapsed in Governador Valadares Military Police/Disclosure A three-story building partially collapsed this Sunday morning (19), in the Jardim Pérola neighborhood, in Governador...
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