Several dead in Brussels construction site fire, say authorities
A fire at a major construction site in central Brussels has resulted in several deaths, with six workers still missing. Emergency services are currently searching the site, where the blaze spread through elevator shafts and complicated rescue efforts.
Why it matters
This is a significant industrial accident in a major European capital, raising questions about construction site safety protocols.
Several people were killed after a fire broke out at a major construction site in central Brussels on Tuesday, with rescue teams continuing to search for six workers who remain missing, news agency Reuters reported citing local authorities. The blaze erupted at a large renovation project on Place de Brouckere, where more than 200 workers were present at the time.
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