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Major alarm in Lingen: gas pipe cut - residents evacuated!
On June 23, 2025, a mini excavator cut a gas pipe in Lingen, which led to a large-scale fire brigade operation.
Major alarm in Lingen: gas pipe cut - residents evacuated!
A serious incident occurred today on Schillerstrasse in Lingen when a mini excavator damaged a gas pipe during construction work. At around 10:00 a.m. the major alarm sounded and the fire department responded with 21 emergency services and four vehicles. Loud nordnews.de the fire department discovered that the gas connection line had been cut and an audible gas leak could be heard. In a very short space of time, emergency measures were taken to prevent the worst from happening.
The emergency services secured the danger area and carried out continuous measurements of the gas concentration. During the evacuation, adjacent buildings, including a hall and a residential building, had to be evacuated. The measured values were in the lower explosion range, which initially did not lead to an immediate risk of explosion, as the fire department reported. Fortunately, the gas supply to the surrounding houses remained unaffected, which was a relief for residents.
Evacuation and security
In order to further increase security, the site was cordoned off over a large area. The quick action of the municipal utilities, who were on site with three employees, enabled the damaged house connection to be successfully disconnected. Onlookers who wanted to watch the incident were quickly brought under control so as not to hinder the emergency services in their work.
A similar incident recently occurred in Hamburg. A large gas pipe was damaged during excavation work there, which led to a massive deployment by the fire brigade that lasted into the night. Here, too, residents had to be evacuated and a large danger zone was set up. More than 30 emergency services were deployed Mopo reported. The leak was finally eliminated by placing sealing plugs before it became a serious danger.
Prevention and safety instructions
Preventive measures are crucial to avoid gas accidents. The Eddelak Volunteer Fire Department recommends having gas appliances regularly serviced by certified specialists and visually inspecting the gas pipes for damage. Improper handling of gas can have fatal consequences. Safety begins with the installation, which should only be carried out by specialists in order to comply with applicable standards and avoid dangers afterwards.
If you smell gas, it is advisable to remain calm, open the windows and leave the building immediately. The correct emergency contacts should be known in order to be able to react quickly. Risks can only be minimized through education and preparation.
Those responsible in Lingen showed the right reaction at the right time, which prevented anything worse from happening. But what happened should serve as an appeal to all citizens to take safety measures seriously and regularly check their gas appliances to avoid possible dangers.