4-story building collapses in Brás, central São Paulo
Graduated in journalism from Paulista University. Worked in media outlets such as Folha de S.Paulo and Rede Brasil de Televisão. She is a reporter for Oeste in São Paulo.
TL;DR
- A four-story building collapsed at Rua Maria Joaquina, 192, in Brás, central São Paulo.
- Police and Fire Department teams are searching for victims under the rubble.
- Initial reports suggested 25 people were affected, but this number is unconfirmed.
- Approximately 20 people were reported to be trapped in a room whose slab was not affected by the collapse.
- The building was reportedly used for commercial purposes and housed a clothing store.
- Civil Defense is assessing damage and the safety of neighboring buildings.
- The cause of the collapse is under investigation.