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U Zagrebu je dio fasade1 zgrade pao na Trgu bana Jelačića blizu Ilice. To se dogodilo oko podneva, ali nitko nije ozlijeđen2 . Hitne3 službe brzo su došle i osigurale4 područje. Ovaj problem nije nov, i vlasti5 trebaju pregledati zgrade kako bi spriječile6 slične događaje.
- fasada (f.)
Vanjski dio zgrade koji se vidi izvana. ↩︎ - ozlijediti
Uzrokovati fizičku štetu ili bol nekome. ↩︎ - hitno
Nešto što zahtijeva brzu reakciju ili pomoć. ↩︎ - osigurati
Učiniti nešto sigurnim ili zaštićenim. ↩︎ - vlast (f.)
Osobe ili organizacije koje imaju moć i kontrolu nad nekim područjem. ↩︎ - spriječiti
Zaustaviti nešto da se dogodi. ↩︎
Translation
Text Comprehension
Question: Where did the facade collapse happen in Zagreb?
Question: What time did the facade collapse occur?
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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.
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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