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U Zagrebu je dio fasade zgrade pao na Trgu bana Jelačića blizu Ilice. To se dogodilo oko podneva, ali nitko nije ozlijeđen . Hitne službe brzo su došle i osigurale područje. Ovaj problem nije nov, i vlasti trebaju pregledati zgrade kako bi spriječile slične događaje.
Translation
In Zagreb, a part of a building's façade collapsed in Ban Jelačić Square, near Ilica. This occurred around midday, but no one was injured. Emergency services arrived swiftly and secured the area. This issue is not new, and the authorities need to inspect buildings to prevent similar incidents.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Where did the facade collapse happen in Zagreb?
The facade collapse happened at Ban Jelačić Square near Ilica.
Question 2: What time did the facade collapse occur?
The facade collapsed around noon.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌25/11/2024
In a recurrence of facade issues in the centre of Zagreb, a section of a building's front fell at Trg bana Josipa Jelačića, near Ilica street. The incident occurred around midday, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. This part of the city is a bustling area, frequented by thousands of people daily, especially on sunny weekends.
Upon receiving a report at approximately 12:20 p.m., emergency services promptly arrived on the scene. The local fire brigade and municipal workers were involved in securing the area and removing the hazardous materials. The affected part was around two square metres, which was safely dismantled under collaboration between the fire department and the police.
Facade Collapse in Central Zagreb Leaves No Injuries (Illustration)
A spokesperson from the Zagreb Police department confirmed the absence of any casualties and noted the swift intervention by the responsible services. Zagreb's fire department utilised specialised equipment to ensure that any remaining unstable sections of the facade were dealt with efficiently.
Such occurrences of facade collapses are not new to Zagreb, with similar incidents reported in recent months, adding to concerns about the structural integrity of old buildings in the city's core. Previous repairs conducted at nearby Bakačeva street indicate ongoing issues requiring attention to prevent future mishaps.
This event has reignited discussions regarding the maintenance and safety protocols of historical and aging building infrastructure in Zagreb, with municipal authorities urged to conduct thorough inspections and preventive measures.
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