Facade Collapse in Central Zagreb Leaves No Injuries

Learner News | 25/11/2024

This Croatian Learner News dives into the alarming facade collapse in central Zagreb, revealing crucial details about the incident and examining ongoing challenges faced by city authorities in ensuring public safety and building inspections.

Facade Collapse in Central Zagreb Leaves No Injuries

The news in Croatian

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.

  1. fasada (f.)
    Vanjski dio zgrade koji se vidi izvana. ↩︎
  2. ozlijediti
    Uzrokovati fizičku štetu ili bol nekome. ↩︎
  3. hitno
    Nešto što zahtijeva brzu reakciju ili pomoć. ↩︎
  4. osigurati
    Učiniti nešto sigurnim ili zaštićenim. ↩︎
  5. vlast (f.)
    Osobe ili organizacije koje imaju moć i kontrolu nad nekim područjem. ↩︎
  6. spriječiti
    Zaustaviti nešto da se dogodi. ↩︎

Translation

In Zagreb, a part of a building’s façade collapsed in Ban Jelačić Square, near Ilica. This occurred around midday, but no one was injured. Emergency services arrived swiftly and secured the area. This issue is not new, and the authorities need to inspect buildings to prevent similar incidents.

Text Comprehension

Question: Where did the facade collapse happen in Zagreb?

The facade collapse happened at Ban Jelačić Square near Ilica.

Question: What time did the facade collapse occur?

The facade collapsed around noon.

Vocabulary

CroatianEnglish
fasada (f.)facade
ozlijeditiinjured
hitnourgent
osiguratisecure
vlast (f.)authorities
spriječitiprevent

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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.

Facade Collapse in Central Zagreb Leaves No Injuries
Facade Collapse in Central Zagreb Leaves No Injuries

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.

Info: ‘Croatian Learner News’ is a service from ‘Let’s Learn Croatian’, a Croatian language school. We offer various types of online Croatian courses to help learners from around the world master the language effectively.


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