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Two dead following building collapse in Germasogeia, Limassol

On Saturday afternoon, a residential building on Aeschylus Street in Germasogeia, Limassol, partially collapsed. The incident resulted in two confirmed fatalities, while four individuals were transported to hospitals and remain in stable condition. Emergency services, including the Fire Service, EMAK, and Civil Defence, conducted search operations throughout the night following reports of a potential third missing person, though no further victims have been located. Official records indicate the building, which housed approximately 20 people across 11 apartments, had been declared unsuitable for human habitation. Authorities had issued formal warnings to the seven property owners on March 26, 2024, mandating evacuation, yet apartments continued to be rented out, including via online platforms. The Limassol Criminal Investigation Department has launched a probe into potential criminal negligence. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced a full investigation and state support for the victims. The scientific body ETEK has called for stricter measures regarding the maintenance and safety of dangerous buildings.

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