Ischia. Moments of fear at Rizzoli Hospital in Lacco Ameno, Ischia, where the partial collapse of the false ceiling in the entrance hall occurred this afternoon.
The accident was caused by the collapse of a heavy air conditioning unit that suddenly detached from its anchors, dragging a portion of the false ceiling and some pipes with it.
Fortunately, only two people were slightly injured: a patient who was hit by some plasterboard fragments and a pregnant woman who was rescued because of the fright.
As a precaution, three rooms in the Surgery Department were temporarily evacuated and patients transferred to other departments.
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Firefighters, Carabinieri, and technical teams from ASL Napoli 2 Nord responded to the scene and are conducting the necessary investigations to determine the causes of the collapse and restore safety.
The main entrance of thehospital has been temporarily closed, but the ASL Management assures that the structure remains regularly operational, with alternative accesses available.
The mayor of Lacco Ameno: "It was a miracle."
"The area affected by the collapse is usually very crowded, but fortunately no one was seriously injured. It's a true miracle," commented the Mayor of Lacco Ameno, Giacomo Pascale. "Technicians are working to understand the cause of the collapse and to restore the main entrance as quickly as possible. The hospital remains operational in all its crucial areas," the mayor added.
The incident has once again raised the issue of safety in healthcare facilities, with calls for more rigorous checks and timely maintenance to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
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