Emergency services were called to venue in Adeje in south-west of Spanish island, and the injured taken to hospital

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Twenty-two people have been injured after part of a nightclub floor in Tenerife collapsed, causing people to plunge into the basement.

Emergency services rushed to the club in Adeje in the south-west of the Spanish island at about 2.30am on Sunday, following reports that about 4 sq m (43 sq ft) of its floor had given way, the Canary Islands regional government said.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Pictures taken by firefighters from the basement of the nightclub. Photograph: bomberostenerife.com

“After the floor collapsed, the people who were inside fell to the basement from the height of approximately one floor,” its statement said.

Firefighters evacuated the club and the 22, two of whom were in a serious condition, were taken to hospital.

Injuries included broken legs, ankle sprains and bruises. Two French nationals, a Belgian and a Romanian were among those hurt. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.