In Valencia, Spain, a worker working on restoring a school after floods dies after the roof collapses

A worker who was working on the rehabilitation of a school affected by the dramatic floods of October 29 in the Spanish region of Valencia died on Sunday, November 24, when part of the roof of the building collapsed, the authorities announced. authorities.

The victim lost his life “during work in progress in this establishment”located in Massanassa, a town of 9,000 inhabitants in the suburbs of Valencia, the government delegate in the region, Pilar Bernabé, told journalists. During this accident, which occurred on Sunday around midday, a second man aged 35 was also injured and transferred to hospital, said M^me Bernabé, who went to the site in the company of members of the scientific police responsible for the investigation.

In a message on the social network « affection » and its “solidarity” with respect to “the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased worker”. “I would like to thank and salute the work of all those who tirelessly participate in the reconstruction work. Their dedication and commitment are the best example of public service”he added.

According to Spanish media, the school where the accident took place, called Lluis Vives, is one of the establishments most affected by the floods of October 29 in the south-east of Spain, which left at least 228 dead. , including 221 in the Valencia region.