Miami collapse: what do we know about missing Argentinian tourists and how Gimena Accardi and Nicols Vzquez were rescued

Four Argentines have been missing since dawn following a building collapse in Miami, confirmed the Chancellor this Thursday. It is a surgeon, his partner and the granddaughter of the two, and a fourth person, also an adult, underlined diplomatic sources.

The Argentines reported missing have been identified as André Galfrascoli, a surgeon of about 44 years old; your partner Fabin Nuez, 55; Yes Galfrascoli sofa Nuts, minor, daughter of both. During this time, the other person has been identified as Manuel Lafont, major, according to official information.

The tragedy, which left at least one dead and 10 injured, this took place in 8777 Collins Ave, in Surfside. A few blocks away there is a neighborhood popularly known as “Little Buenos Aires” due to the number of Argentines who reside there and the presence of restaurants and places linked to local traditions.

Two older Argentines and a six-year-old girl who traveled to Florida to rest and get the coronavirus vaccine were wanted on Thursday amid the rubble of the collapsed building at dawn with another person whose data is unknown .

The incident happened between 88th Street and Collins Avenue, near Miami Beach. At the moment, the causes that triggered the collapse are unknown and, according to the local channel WPLG, there are people who are still trapped in the rubble.

Miami Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava confirmed this morning that so far 35 people have been rescued, and stated that todava follow the research.

“We are talking about a partial collapse but I believe a lot of departments have fallen. It’s inexplicable because the city has many controlsSaid Alicia Franquisena, an Argentinian living in Miami. She also indicated that “every time an apartment is sold, comprehensive inspections are carried out.

The woman, who works in the United States, was asked about the possibility of an attack and replied: “I don’t know if it’s an attack or not. We will find out in time. “

This version is based on the fact that the area where the collapse occurred is inhabited by the Jewish community. and the picture of the incident appears similar to that of the explosions produced by the dynamite attacks.

“They told me that one of the towers had partially collapsed. There are 144 floors in total and it partially collapsed. I don’t know how many are affected. They still haven’t given official figures on the dead and injured, but the truth is it was a tragedy, “he added.

Miami collapse: Argentines are missing, at least one dead, nine injured

Asked about the possibility of Argentines being trapped in the rubble, Franchisena confirmed it. “There must be several Argentines in the building. It is an area very sought after by Argentines. It is very close to the Bal Harbor shopping center. So that you have an idea, there are Argentines who are looking for acquaintances and relatives», He affirmed in dialogue with a metropolitan radio.

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Nicols Vzquez and Gimena Accardi

Nicols Vzquez and Gimena Accardi were in the building and were miraculously saved. The actors, who had traveled to the United States to enjoy vacations and deal with new work projects, they witnessed the collapse.

According to reports, they were stay in one of the departments of the twelve-story towers, that a friend lent them, and They were coming out of the elevator when the building started to collapse.

Amidst the dust and despair, the actress violently banged her head against a palm tree. She suffered minor injuries and was treated in a hospital, which she arrived with her husband on her own. But both are out of danger.

“They were lucky,” said Rodrigo, a friend of the couple, who lent them the apartment so that they could spend their stay there. In dialogue with TN, the man said that the actors come from They were coming out of the elevator into the lobby when they heard the roar. “They heard an explosion, they thought it was a bomb,” he said.

Through her Instagram account, the actress expressed: “We’re fine, thanks for your concern.” Meanwhile, her husband wrote, “Thank God we are fine. Thank you for your concern.”