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Report nowThe ceiling collapsed in the arrivals hall at Palma de Mallorca Airport. Despite the shock, all passengers remained unharmed. Not the first incident in the building - safety concerns are being raised.
Travelers on the vacation island of Mallorca had a guardian angel at Palma de Mallorca Airport on Tuesday, June 24. During the busy passenger rush, part of the ceiling paneling in the baggage carousel area collapsed. The incident occurred at around 4.30 p.m. and caused a loud bang as well as falling debris and broken glass.
Fortunately, no one was injured, although the area was very busy. The falling materials mainly damaged snack and drinks vending machines.
Immediately after the incident, security staff and airport employees cordoned off the affected area and rerouted passengers, reports "rtl.de".
Many travelers had to walk past the debris and the cloud of dust to get to the baggage carousels or the exit. Some passengers expressed concerns about the security precautions and plan to lodge complaints with the relevant authorities.
The incident could be linked to the construction work that has been going on at the airport for months. There have been similar incidents in the past, which also did not result in any injuries.
The airport is now under pressure to quickly clarify the causes and improve safety during the construction work. For many travelers, this was an unpleasant start to their vacations.
