Part of the car park of the Vélizy 2 shopping center collapses

Buffer of combat in Vélizy-Villacoublay, in the Yvelines. Part of the car park of the Vélizy 2 shopping center collapsed At the end of the morning on Wednesday July 2, 2025.

The firefighters confirmed this information from the Parisian, in particular on the implementation of a safety perimeter.

A huge piece of slab gave in to the Auchan hypermarket, impacting about 10 m². The Westfield group said that parking lots P4, P5 and P6 are now inaccessible.

Expected experts

For the moment, we do not know why This piece of parking collapsed. No site of importance would have taken place in the sector in recent times.

“Experts in structures will go there to understand what has happened and see whether or not to widen the security perimeter. »»

The SDIS 78 confirms the absence of victims.

For the moment, the management of the center could not be contacted. However, Vélizy 2 would still be open to the public.

Very quickly, a security commission will have to come together. Because this collapse will certainly force the center to close certain access to pedestrians. And therefore to review his evacuation plan in the event of a fire by determining other routes or by increasing the dedicated personnel.

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