Multiple building collapses in Mexico City cause casualties and rescue efforts

A building on Calzada San Antonio Abad in Mexico City's Cuauhtémoc borough collapsed during demolition, killing three workers and leaving one survivor, Ángel David Miranda, who is now in stable condition, according to El Financiero. The structure had sustained significant damage from the earthquakes of 1985 and 2017, raising concerns about its stability prior to the collapse.

Authorities have suspended demolition work on the site due to safety violations, El Financiero reports, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the collapse. Officials emphasized that municipal demolition teams were not involved in the incident, which happened near the San Antonio Abad Metro station.

Rescue efforts involved approximately 40 rescuers and 250 public servants, along with canine units searching for any additional victims, as detailed by La Jornada and Lopez Doriga Digital. Emergency crews recovered the bodies of all three workers trapped under the rubble, though the victims’ names have not been disclosed.

The incident has heightened scrutiny of structural safety and demolition protocols in Mexico City, especially for buildings weakened by past seismic activity. Authorities have flagged the building as a risk and had called for its removal prior to the collapse.

Officials are expected to further review demolition regulations and enforcement practices to prevent similar tragedies. The outcome of the ongoing investigation will be closely watched to determine accountability and recommend safety improvements for future projects in the capital.