Emergency alarm raised at Majorca airport after roof collapses
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.
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