Albufeira wall collapses, trapping two people

UPDATE: Both victims have been pulled from the wreckage

Two people became trapped by debris this afternoon after a wall collapsed at a construction site at Praia da Coelha, Albufeira.

Both victims have already been pulled from the wreckage, SIC Notícias reports, with at least one rushed to the hospital. The condition of both is unclear so far.

Emergency services were alerted at 3.13pm, with more than 20 first responders, eight vehicles, and an INEM emergency helicopter deployed to the scene.

Updates to follow.

Michael Bruxo
Michael Bruxo

Journalist for the Portugal Resident.

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