A video emerged on social media allegedly showing the first moments after the incident, with people screaming and hectically trying to escape the crumbled wooden promenade. Some people are seen trying to help others get out from under the boardwalk after they had plunged into the sea.
According to local media reports, over 260 people have been injured in the incident with five of them, including two children, allegedly being in serious condition. No fatalities have been reported so far. A rescue service continues to search the area.
Enrique López Veiga, president of the port zone, said that the cause of the incident has yet to be found, suggesting that the platform could have crumbled due to the "excessive weight" of people gathered on the promenade or due to people jumping on it.
— Common Viguesa (@viguesaposts) 12 августа 2018 г.
— M. Silva (@miguelsilvaglez) 12 августа 2018 г.
— Common Viguesa (@viguesaposts) 12 августа 2018 г.
