Limassol apartment block evacuated after two balconies collapse onto parked car

Limassol, Cyprus. A block of flats in Limassol was evacuated on Monday evening after two balconies collapsed onto a parked car on the street below. No injuries were reported.

Evacuation ordered

Civil defence said 35 families were removed from the building following the collapse.

Authorities’ response

Limassol district governor Yiannis Tsouloftas said he had requested the building be immediately evacuated and asked for temporary accommodation to be found for the residents.