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Travellers shocked after roof collapse at holiday island airport
A section of the roof in the arrivals lounge at Mallorca 's Palma Airport collapsed on Tuesday afternoon, causing glass and debris to fall.
Despite the incident, no injuries were reported, and airport operations remained unaffected, as confirmed by AENA, the company managing Spanish airports.
Airport personnel promptly cordoned off the affected area and redirected passengers following the collapse.
This incident is the latest in a series of issues at the airport, which has faced complaints about ongoing renovation work, including dust in January and major flooding in May.
The airport is currently undergoing extensive renovation work, which began in 2022 and is projected to be completed in 2026 with a budget of €550 million.
Panic as roof of Mallorca airport collapses