Tel Aviv Building Collapse Sparks Fear; Influencer Captures Scene
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
A three-story building collapsed in central Tel Aviv on Wednesday morning, causing panic but no injuries or trapped individuals. The structure was under renovation and unoccupied at the time of the collapse. Influencer Maya Wertheimer witnessed the event and shared her frightening experience online. Business owners nearby initially feared a terrorist attack due to the loud noise and dust.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A three-story building collapsed in central Tel Aviv on Wednesday morning.
- No injuries or trapped individuals were reported following the collapse.
- The building was under construction and unoccupied at the time.
- Influencer Maya Wertheimer witnessed the collapse and shared her experience.
- Nearby business owners initially feared a terrorist attack.
A three-story building collapsed on Nachalat Binyamin Street in central Tel Aviv on Wednesday morning, causing significant alarm in the area. No one was trapped or injured in the incident, as the building was under construction and unoccupied. Five workers who were inside the structure evacuated safely before the collapse.
Influencer and TV presenter Maya Wertheimer, who was present at the scene, shared a video of the collapse on her Instagram account. She described the frightening moments, stating, "A building just collapsed right in front of me, it was scary, but it was under renovation and without people, and currently, thank God, there are no casualties." She added, "And look how fragile everything is."
Business owners near the collapsed building recounted the frightening experience to Walla news. "We heard a very loud boom, we thought it was a terrorist attack," they said. "We went outside and everything was dust and smoke. Later we understood that the adjacent building had collapsed."
They further described the widespread panic, noting, "The entire street came out, not knowing what was happening. They are currently clearing the debris."
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