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Five Arrests Made After Building Collapse in Petralona

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Five arrests have been made regarding the collapse of a four-story building in Petralona.
Those arrested include the building owner, a contractor, a supervising engineer, and two workers.
A criminal case has been opened against the suspects for urban planning violations.
Traffic in the area has returned to normal following the incident.
Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause of the collapse.

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Five individuals, including two property owners, a contractor, and two engineers, have been arrested in connection with the collapse of a four-story apartment building in Petralona, Greece. The incident occurred on June 30, 2026, during ongoing construction works near the site. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties.

Following their arrest, the individuals were presented to the prosecutor, who ordered a preliminary investigation to determine whether there were any violations of building regulations. Subsequently, all five were released pending the outcome of this investigation. Authorities are focusing on the construction activities that were taking place next door as part of their inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the collapse.

In response to the situation, a preliminary aid of €3,000 per household has been approved for the residents affected by the incident to help cover their essential needs.

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1 July

The five arrested individuals were released, and a preliminary investigation into the building's collapse was ordered.

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