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In Valencia, Spain, a worker working to restore a school after flooding dies when the roof collapses

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In Valencia, Spain, a worker working to restore a school after flooding dies when the roof collapses

A worker working on the rehabilitation of a school affected by the dramatic floods of October 29 in the Spanish region of Valencia died on Sunday, November 24, when part of the building’s roof collapsed, authorities announced.

the victim died “during ongoing construction at this establishment”located in Massanassa, a town of 9,000 inhabitants on the outskirts of Valencia, the region’s prefect, Pilar Bernabé, told reporters.

In this accident, which occurred on Sunday around noon, a second 35-year-old man was also injured and taken to the hospital, said M.me Bernabé, who went to the scene in the company of members of the scientific police responsible for the investigation.

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In a message on the social network ” keen “ and his “solidarity” with respect to “the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased worker”. “I want to thank and salute the work of all those who tirelessly participate in the reconstruction work. “His dedication and commitment are the best example of public service”he added.

According to Spanish media, the school where the accident occurred, called Lluis Vives, is one of the establishments most affected by the floods of October 29 in southeastern Spain, which left at least 228 dead, 221 of them in Valencia. region.

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