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Two dead following apartment building collapse in Germasogeia

On April 11, a two-storey residential building on Aischylou Street in the Germasogeia area of Limassol collapsed at approximately 1:30 p.m. The incident resulted in two fatalities, whose bodies were recovered by search-and-rescue teams by the evening of the same day. Three other individuals were hospitalized with injuries, including two men aged 29 and 32, one of whom sustained a minor intracranial hemorrhage. Search operations concluded on April 12 after responders confirmed no further victims remained under the rubble. Regional authorities reported that the building had been declared structurally unsafe, and notices were issued to apartment owners on March 26 requiring evacuation. Despite these warnings, the property continued to be used for residential rentals. Local government officials and the Limassol district organization are investigating the circumstances, as concerns mount regarding the oversight of over 1,200 dangerous buildings in Cyprus. No arrests have been made yet, but authorities are collecting statements from witnesses and neighbors to determine legal responsibility.

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