The steeple of the church of San Pedro, located in the town of Lleida Rossello has collapsed this morning leaving a large accumulation of stones and rubble, but without causing any injuries.
The steeple of the church of San Pedro del S. XVIII, located in the Lleida town of Rossello has collapsed this morning leaving a large accumulation of stones and rubble, but without causing any injuries, reports Gaceta.es.
Firefighters As reported, the collapse occurred around 11:15 hours, when they have received notice and as a side effect it has caused a small gas leak in which it is still working. At present there are six crews in place.
The municipal mayor, Josep Abad , explained in statements to EFE that since three weeks ago, had detected a large crack in the steeple of the parish and had informed the diocese of Lleida to see what could be done, although they understood that repair was complicated.
This morning, first thing, some municipal officials to go through the church they have seen that had dropped a stone large and, seeing the danger of collapse, they have cordoned off the area and have evicted two houses are next to the parish, in the square church.
An hour later, about the bell tower, 20 meters high, has fallen, leaving a large accumulation of rubble and stone but, thanks to the measures taken by the council, there has been no wounded
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