Paceville Covered In Dust After Apartment Block Collapse

Videos shared to TikTok and other social media platforms show the aftermath of the Tania Flats in Paceville, St Julian’s.

The footage shows Paceville completely covered in dust as authorities address the situation and ensure the safety of those in the vicinity.

Thanks to quick action by architects, authorities, and one alert resident, 32 people were safely evacuated before the collapse occurred.

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) both confirmed that the site had been inspected and a stop notice was issued on 10 June.

After discussions with architects and with help from the police, residents were removed from the building as a precaution.

Excel Trading Ltd, developers of a nearby site, said their demolition work was completed weeks earlier. Their architect, along with others involved, identified serious issues in the structure of Tania Flats and recommended evacuation.

Excel maintains the collapse was unrelated to their project and says it is fully cooperating with authorities.

The Kamra tal-Periti is investigating the case and praised the architects and public officials whose swift action saved lives. However, it is also looking into whether professional misconduct contributed to the collapse.

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