Parliament Cafeteria Ceiling Collapses During Holiday
A Parliament building cafeteria ceiling collapsed on September 13, destroying furniture but causing no injuries since the incident occurred during a public holiday when the area was empty. Engineers are investigating the cause and conductin
A ceiling collapsed in the B2 level cafeteria of the Parliament building on September 13. The impact destroyed tables and chairs below, but no one was injured because the incident happened during a public holiday when the area was empty. During normal business hours, the B2 cafeteria is heavily used by civil servants, parliamentarians, senators, and visiting politicians, making a daytime collapse potentially catastrophic.
Official teams and building engineers have begun surveying the damage to determine the cause—whether structural failure, moisture damage, or material degradation. The area will be temporarily cordoned off for repairs and a full structural safety inspection of the entire building. The inspection must be completed before the facility reopens on September 14 to prevent future incidents that could endanger lives and property.
