We know of a building collapse in Miami that left at least four people dead and 159 missing.

No more news from 159 people. On Thursday, June 24, Florida authorities are on the brink of war to find their traces following the collapse of a building near Miami that killed at least four people (Florida, USA). At midnight, the entire building collapsed, suggesting a dramatic number, while help was activated to find survivors. Francinefo takes what we know about this decline.

The 12-story building collapsed

A building on the southern campus of the Champlain Towers on the Surface near Miami Beach collapsed at 1:20 a.m. local time, according to reports. Miami Herald (In English). At a news conference, Ray Jadallah, vice president of Miami-Date County Emergency Services, said twelve floors or 55 apartments in the entire section of the building had collapsed. The building has been inspected since 1981, according to local daily, as part of a safety inspection, 40 years after its construction.

“I was in a deep sleep, heard a loud crash, I mistakenly thought it was an accident and lightning. But it continued, I will say 15-20 minutes.”, Barry Cohen, 63, who lives in the collapsed building, testified. “I am homeless and have lost my papers, clothes, green card and money.”, Eric de Maura, who lived on the tenth floor, was torn between sadness and the joy of being alive: “I saw that building. It was a shock. I’m in so much pain, but I’m glad I’m alive.” This resident now fears a large number: “Everything fell apart. I think the people on my floor were dead.”, He blunted.

159 “without news” officers

Miami-Date County Mayor Daniel Levine Kawa said Friday morning that at least four people have been killed in the disaster. Local authorities are also without news of 159 people. Firefighters and dog units are still on the scene to find the victims in the building’s rubble. Said Florida Senator Jason Piso Miami Herald I saw emergency services “Remove Bodies from the Ruins”, Without giving further details. The Same daily Reports that none of the survivors of the disaster have been found.

Thirty-five people were evacuated from the scene after the crash, of which 10 were injured “102 people have been found. (…) They are safe.”, Daniel Levine stressed during a press conference Thursday through Friday. Those on the wings of the collapsed building were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

Many are missing from Latin America

According to official findings, some of the missing appear to be Latin American nationals. According to Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio, “Nearly one-third (…) of the missing are foreigners”. “With embassies in various Latin American countries, we assist victims’ family members who need to come to the United States to obtain a visa.”, He explained.

Nearly a third of those now missing after the Surface tragedy are foreigners.

We have been working with the embassies of many countries in LATAM to assist family members of victims who need to travel to the United States to obtain visas.

– Marco Rubio (c Marcorubio) June 24, 2021

Among the missing are at least nine Argentines, three Uruguayans and six Paraguayans. Foreign Minister Euclides Acevedo confirmed that the sister of the President of Paraguay’s wife and her family are concerned.