La @PoliciaPeru y el @cgbvpoficial continúan trabajando en las labores de búsqueda y rescate tras el derrumbe ocurrido en un centro comercial de #Trujillo. Hasta el momento hay 4 fallecidos y 78 heridos evacuados.
Noticia en desarrollo… pic.twitter.com/mFcKpePyQy
— Ministerio del Interior 🇵🇪 (@MininterPeru) February 22, 2025
Real Plaza, which operates shopping malls in 13 cities across Peru, issued a statement expressing condolences:
“At Real Plaza, we deeply regret what happened at our shopping center in Trujillo and express our sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased.”
“Likewise, we express our absolute support to all their families and to the injured due to this unfortunate accident.”
“In close coordination with the authorities, we continue to work on rescue efforts and provide all necessary support to those affected and to the investigations that will determine the cause of the accident.”
“Additionally, as a sign of mourning and solidarity with the victims, we have decided to keep all our shopping centres closed nationwide today, Saturday, February 22.”
“We are committed to keeping families and the community informed, reaffirming our total willingness to assist those who need help at this difficult time.”
An official investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the collapse.
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Shopping mall roof horrifically collapses ᴋɪʟʟɪɴɢ 3 and ɪɴᴊᴜʀɪɴɢ 79 people
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