Latest news and stories about building collapse in Portugal for expats and residents.
The collapse occurred next to a construction site that was being monitored by technicians due to concerns raised by neighbours, stated the Mayor of Faro.
30 personnel and 10 vehicles from the Sapadores Firefighters Regiment were mobilised.
A large crane collapsed onto six buildings in the centre of Figueira da Foz.
The structure collapsed onto Bernardo Lopes Street, affecting five buildings during the early hours. No injuries were reported, “but the damage will be considerable,” firefighters said.
A crane has fallen onto five residential/commercial buildings in Figueira da Foz. As a result (or separately), rail traffic on Portugal's Linha do Norte has been suspended between Castanheira and Alverca; authorities and emergency services are attending the scene.
Debris is on the public road.
A CMTV viewer managed to help Soraia and Luís by arranging a home for them and their four children.
