On Friday afternoon, two small residential units, known as kitnets, collapsed in the Jardim América neighborhood of Sorocaba, São Paulo, leading to injuries for at least two individuals. The incident occurred on Rua Sylvio Campolim while a construction project was ongoing nearby, where four workers were present during the failure. One worker was injured by falling debris and required medical attention, while a resident of one of the apartments also needed care for minor injuries.

The collapse happened suddenly, raising safety and construction regulation concerns in the area. Firefighters reported that a resident was inside one of the kitnets at the time of the collapse but managed to escape without serious injury. The local authorities and the fire department are currently investigating the reasons behind this sudden structural failure, which may shed light on broader safety issues regarding building standards in Sorocaba.

This incident underscores the potential dangers present in construction zones, especially in urban settings where structures are built closely together. As investigations continue, it will be crucial for local authorities to assess construction practices and ensure future safety measures are implemented to prevent such occurrences from happening again.