After the powerful explosion in a residential apartment building in Elbasan, the structural damage appears devastating and the human toll remains severe. Preliminary checks indicate that the building can no longer be inhabited, while authorities have evacuated the residents.
Three floors deformed, building considered unsafe
Images from the damaged building show severe structural impact, with three floors of the apartment block having collapsed into each other.
According to preliminary assessments by construction engineering specialists, the building is completely uninhabitable and should be demolished. At this stage, these are preliminary checks, while the full extent of the damage is expected to be clarified by the relevant expert assessment.
Residents evacuated from the building
The explosion left major structural damage, turning the building into an unsafe place to live.
All residents have been evacuated from the apartment block, while emergency response teams continue operations in the area.
One dead and eight injured
An 83-year-old woman lost her life in the incident.
According to the Ministry of Health, eight other people, including a child, are receiving medical assistance at the Elbasan Regional Hospital.
The incident has turned the apartment block into a critical safety point, with serious consequences both for people and for the structure of the building.
No further details have so far been made public about the cause of the explosion or any possible responsibilities.