Holidaymakers arriving at the busy Son Sant Joan Airport in Majorca this afternoon were met with scenes of chaos after part of the roof collapsed, scattering debris and glass across the arrivals hall.
The incident, which occurred without warning, triggered widespread alarm among passengers and staff.
Witnesses described a “loud bang” moments before shards of glass and roofing material rained down from above, damaging vending machines and leaving the floor littered with rubble. Frightened travellers sought refuge in a corner of the terminal to avoid the falling debris.
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Passengers rushed to safety after Majorca Airport roof collapse
Emergency protocols were swiftly activated as passengers were evacuated from the affected area. Police cordoned off the zone while airport security worked to secure the site. Staff were seen attempting to comfort visibly shaken arrivals. Despite the dramatic scenes, authorities confirmed that no serious injuries had been reported. Airport workers called it a “miracle” that nobody was badly hurt. The Spanish airport authority, AENA, linked the incident to debris falling from an upper section of the structure, which tore through the ceiling and raised urgent questions over the terminal’s structural integrity.
An AENA spokesperson stated: “People in charge of the airport are already analysing what happened in order to adopt the appropriate measures and to determine responsibilities if necessary.”
Airport safety under scrutiny
The collapse has reignited criticism over ongoing renovation works at the airport, which have reportedly raised concerns among staff and passengers alike. Earlier this year, a similar incident saw a large panel fall and fill the terminal with dust.
One airport worker recalled the January event: “Neither employees or passengers could breathe and many people were slipping because of the dust on the ground. Having to work in these sorts of conditions is disgraceful.” Another added: “Passengers had to put masks on because of the air contamination.”
