Crime & Safety · Greece

Engineer Prevents Tragedy by Evacuating Residents Before Building Collapse in Petralona

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Civil engineer Stélina Tsafou-Poulinaki alerted residents of a building in Petralona after being informed by a tenant about structural concerns.
She expressed initial disbelief in the building's imminent collapse despite her worries about its safety.
Her prompt action led to the timely evacuation of residents, preventing potential casualties.
Tsafou-Poulinaki described the moment she left the building just before its collapse occurred.
The incident highlights the critical role of engineering assessments in preventing disasters.

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3 July

The engineer recalled that the building collapsed immediately after she exited, preventing a tragedy.

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3 July

The engineer recalled that the building collapsed immediately after she exited, preventing a tragedy.

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Civil engineer Stélina Tsafou-Poulinaki alerted residents of a building in Petralona after being informed by a tenant about structural concerns.
She expressed initial disbelief in the building's imminent collapse despite her worries about its safety.
Her prompt action led to the timely evacuation of residents, preventing potential casualties.
Tsafou-Poulinaki described the moment she left the building just before its collapse occurred.
The incident highlights the critical role of engineering assessments in preventing disasters.

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