Ball bomb attack in Schöneberg: injured and massive damage!

Ball bomb attack in Schöneberg: injured and massive damage!

During New Year's Eve, Berlin-Schöneberg led to a devastating explosion that seriously damaged at least three houses. According to rbb24 , the detonation occurred shortly before 2 a.m. at the intersection of main street, Belziger and Vorbergstraße. Mobile phone videos show the massive explosion directly at the entrance of Vorbergstrasse 1, and the sight is shocking: load -bearing walls and windows, the front door torn out. At least 36 apartments are temporarily uninhabitable, while the fire brigade was on site with 35 emergency services to eliminate the dangers.

The explosion, which was probably caused by a so -called ball bomb, left a scene, which was described by a fire brigade spokesman as a "battlefield". Five people were injured, including two who had to be hospitalized. According to experts, these illegal fireworks, which are not approved for general use, can develop dangerous explosive forces and originally belonged to professional fireworks. The detonation not only led to building damage, but also to considerable injuries to passers-by, such as Berliner Zeitung

serious damage and injuries

The damage is massive: windows, also on the upper floors, are broken and numerous shop windows were destroyed. Experts reported at least seven affected buildings and five damaged vehicles. The injured had to deal with facial injuries, hearing loss and burns. What exactly triggered the explosion is still unclear, but the excesses with illegal fireworks once again show the dangers that are connected with it. A police spokesman confirmed that there are information on the use of a ball bomb, while the fire brigade and police continue to work on securing the danger site.