Tragedy Strikes Sabadell: Concrete Slab Kills Pedestrian

A 73-year-old man tragically lost his life in Sabadell, Spain, on May 20th, 2025, after a 10-ton concrete slab detached from the façade of a shopping center and fell onto him. His partner, who was walking with him at the time, was miraculously unharmed. Emergency responders arrived swiftly, but the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene. "The firefighters arrived quickly, but there was nothing they could do," reported a local journalist. The area surrounding the incident has been cordoned off, and nearby shops have been evacuated as a safety precaution while structural engineers assess the building's stability. The incident highlights the importance of regular building maintenance and safety inspections. The investigation into the cause of the slab's collapse is ongoing.