CIEE Security Alert - Madrid

Emergency crews are responding to the collapse of a building on Calle de las Hileras in central Madrid. At least three people were injured. Emergency crews have closed Calle de las Hileras and parts of Calle Mayor and Calle del Arenal while their response continues. A number of surrounding buildings have been evacuated.

CIEE staff have reached out to all students to confirm their safety. No classes have been cancelled nor are any of the CIEE housing in the area of Calle de las Hileras (near metro stop: Ópera) where the incident occurred, been affected.

Authorities will likely maintain increased security and cordon off the area as they continue their emergency operations. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely. Evacuations of additional surrounding buildings cannot be ruled out.  At this time, we have no reports that any CIEE students have been impacted by this event.