La Derecha Diario Five dead after a freight elevator collapsed at a construction site in San Lorenzo
The 27-year-old man who survived the accident at a construction site near Rosario has died. Authorities are investigating safety failures
The workplace tragedy in San Lorenzo, Santa Fe, added a fifth victim this Monday with the death of Fernando Guerra. At 27 years old, he was one of the survivors of the accident that occurred last Sunday at the construction site in Santa Fe. The young man remained hospitalized at Eva Perón Hospital in Granadero Baigorria, but he did not survive the severe injuries.
With his passing, there are now five workers dead in the accident that occurred at a building under construction near Rosario. The accident happened when a group of workers was descending in the freight elevator from the ninth floor and the cable snapped, causing the fall.
The first victims were identified as Matías Aquino (30), Lucas Palacio (25), Alexis Cettour (25), and Axel Vanwelle (25), all employed in elevator and freight elevator installation tasks.
Investigation into safety failures at the site
Guerra's death caused deep consternation in the local community and among his coworkers. Relatives had held out hope that he could survive, but his injuries proved irreversible.
The accident has once again raised alarms about safety conditions at high-rise construction sites, a recurring issue in the construction sector. According to initial expert reports, everything points to a mechanical failure in the elevator.
The Santa Fe judiciary has launched a criminal investigation to determine responsibility. Police sources reported that statements were taken from witnesses and the freight elevator structure was seized for technical examinations.
Context and repercussions of the incident
The incident occurred on Sunday around 12:45 p.m. at a building under construction in San Lorenzo, a few kilometers from Rosario. The group of workers was performing specialized installation tasks when the collapse occurred.
The construction union expressed its solidarity with the victims' families and called for strengthened safety controls on freight elevators and elevators. They also requested stricter protocols at high-rise construction sites.
The case is in the hands of the San Lorenzo Prosecutor's Office, which will determine whether there are direct parties responsible within the construction company and state oversight. Meanwhile, the families of the deceased are demanding justice and clarification of the events.
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