Emergency alarm raised at Majorca airport after roof collapses
AN Emergency alarm has been raised at a Majorca airport after reports of its roof collapsing.
Debris and glass were reportedly seen falling from the roof of the Son Sant Joan Airport on the Spanish island this afternoon.
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Passengers were rushed to safety, while police cordoned off the area to investigate the incident.
It comes as Spain has seen a huge influx of tourists arriving for summer holidays.
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An Emergency alarm has been raised at a Majorca airport after reports of its roof collapsing.
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AN Emergency alarm has been raised at a Majorca airport after reports of its roof collapsing. Debris and glass were reportedly seen falling from the roof of the Son Sant Joan Airport on the Spanish island this afternoon. Advertisement Passengers were rushed to safety, while police cordoned off the area to investigate the incident. It comes as Spain has seen a huge influx of tourists arriving for summer holidays. 1 An Emergency alarm has been raised at a Majorca airport after reports of its roof collapsing. Credit: Getty
