Collapsed roof in Porto Torres, tenants: "It could have been a tragedy"

One thing is certain: in Porto Torres the total collapse of the roof of a large public building in Piazza Grazia Deledda 9, which occurred around 8 o'clock in the morning, could have been a tragedy.

An authentic roar also heard from the neighboring neighborhoods. Miraculously, no one was hurt and there are several houses affected by the collapse.

"An announced collapse", according to several testimonies. Like that of Guglielma Ruiu , a widow who has lived for many years in one of the houses involved. "We've heard a lot of crunches in the past. The firefighters also came in the last few months to do some checks. But then no one did anything".

On the same line, the nearby Sonia Arcasedda . "From the attic we always heard noises - he explains -. We heard them again this morning. Then the collapse. My 4-year-old son, who was sleeping, was submerged in the rubble and is alive by a miracle, saved it is not known how from the sides of the bed ".

All the families of the building in Piazza Deledda 9 were evacuated. Like the families of the neighboring apartments.

The mayor of Porto Torres, Massimo Mulas , is on the spot. "In bad luck it went well - he says -. We are trying to find temporary accommodation for the dozens of evacuated people".

In the meantime, the Municipality has placed gazebos in the square, to give some shade and refreshment to the people involved. Present the firefighters who are carrying out other technical checks and have secured the area. Inspection also by Area technicians, who owns the building affected by the major collapse.

In the faces of evacuated people and neighbors fear. In many cases, anger. What is certain is that there will be many things and aspects to clarify about the collapse.