Emergency alarm raised at Majorca airport after roof collapses
AN Emergency alarm has been raised at a Majorca airport after a roof collapsed.
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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