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Tourists flee as 15th-century castle in central Spain suddenly collapses

Mar 17, 2026
This is the moment a portion of a 15th-century castle in Spain suddenly collapsed. Onlookers were forced to run away as part of Escalona Castle in Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha gave way on Sunday morning, kicking a cloud of dust and debris up into the air. No one was reported to be injured. Local police officers believe recent heavy rainfall may have worsened structural defects at the site. The castle is now closed to visitors while repairs are made.