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Explosion in Ubstadt-Weiher: house collapses - two injured!
In Ubstadt-Weiher, Karlsruhe district, there was an explosion; Two people were injured, including a seriously injured man.
Explosion in Ubstadt-Weiher: house collapses - two injured!
In Ubstadt-Weiher, in the district of Karlsruhe, a shocking explosion happened on Monday, which led to the collapse of a house. It seems as if the misfortune of the community has started with a loud bang and a lot of destruction. How SWR reported, two people were injured in this incident: an 80-year-old woman suffered minor injuries, while a 77-year-old man had to be saved seriously injured under the ruins. After his salvage, he was flown to a special clinic with a rescue helicopter because he had suffered fire injuries unknown degrees.
But what exactly happened? The explosion performed in the outbuilding of a residential building, which included a laundry room and a garage. This explosion was so violent that window panes ripple in the neighborhood. The location on site is like a rubble field, and other buildings in the area have also been damaged. The police and the fire brigade worked quickly and coordinated after several emergency calls received shortly after 11 a.m., and a drone relay was consulted to get a better overview of the destruction.
Details about explosion
The exact cause of the explosion is currently still unclear. FFH Adds that there are no other missing people. The power failure in the municipality is also no connection with this incident. Experts are on site to assess the risk of collapse of the surrounding buildings and to evaluate the property damage, which is estimated at around 400,000 euros.
Statistical classification
It is shocking, but fire and explosion events are not uncommon. Loud Fire -fighting There are no comprehensive and uniform fire statistics for Germany that could help us understand and possibly prevent such incidents. Regular updates of these statistics could, however, help to improve fire protection.
Overall, the situation in Ubstadt-Weiher remains tense. The emergency services are still on site to stabilize the situation. The citizens: Inside the community are concerned and hope for soon clarification of the cause of the explosion and its consequences. The normal everyday life is turned upside down in the small community, and every day of reconstruction is still in front of them.