Tragedy in Palermo

Two people died and another 20 were injured after the collapse of the mezzanine at a dancing lounge club in the city neighborhood of Palermo.. Tragedy in Palermo Two people died and another 20 were injured after the collapse of the mezzanine at a dancing lounge club in the city neighborhood of Palermo.. The victims were to young girls of around 24 years of age who died at the Fernandez Hospital, said Alberto Crescenti, Director of SAME, the official emergency service, who also informed that the injured, youngsters from 18 to 29 years old, were all safe, although they suffered some bruises and traumas and were hospitalized at the Fernandez, Tornu, Rivadavia, Durand and Pirovano Hospitals. Other injured people attended other Health centers by their own means. Cases of nervous breakdowns were many. Information can be requested at 4922-1281 and 4922-1281. The incident occurred at the Beara Lounge Club, on 1638, Scalabrini Ortiz Ave. between El Salvador & Costa Rica. The place had been authorized to hold private parties and dinners. Yet, the band Ráfaga had a concert last night. The concert was over, the musicians gone when the 9 by 5 m mezzanine of aluminum or iron plate and durlock gave way. The place, known as the VIP sector, overlooked the dancing floor and the scenario from three of its sides. Several people were crushed by the masonry and dozens remained trapped between the collapsed structure and the back end of the place.

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