Fatal accident: Owner of collapsed restaurant on Mallorca arrested
According to media reports, the arrested owner is Austrian businessman Christian A.. He allegedly owns the company that operates the Medusa Beach Club on the popular beach promenade of Palma de Mallorca.
Two German tourists, a Senegalese, and a 23-year-old Spanish woman died on May 23rd due to the collapse of the recently renovated terrace on the first floor of the restaurant. Fourteen other people were injured in the accident.
A police investigation revealed that the terrace had been covered with a roof during the renovation, for which there was no permit. The structure reportedly collapsed due to the weight of the roof and the guests on the terrace.
The Balearic Islands, to which Mallorca belongs, are among Spain's most popular holiday destinations. According to official figures, the islands were visited by over 14 million foreign tourists last year.
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- The homicide squad is investigating the fatal collapse of the restaurant's first-floor terrace at Medusa Beach Club in Palma de Mallorca, Majorca.
- The owner of the restaurant, Austrian businessman Christian A., is under scrutiny due to the deadly misfortune that occurred.
- The accident happened on May 23rd, claiming the lives of two German tourists, a Senegalese, and a 23-year-old Spanish woman, and resulting in bodily injury for fourteen others.
- It was found that the terrace had been illegally covered with a roof during renovation, leading to its collapse due to the weight of the roof and the guests on the terrace.
- The police are urging owners of establishments to prioritize safety measures and obtain necessary permits to avoid similar deadly incidents and misfortunes.
- With over 14 million foreign tourists visiting the Balearic Islands last year, it is crucial to keep these popular holiday destinations safe and welcoming for all.
