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Severe water pipe burst in Rentrisch: Road closed due to danger!
On July 15, 2025, there was a burst water pipe in Rentrisch, St. Ingbert, which led to the evacuation of residents.
Severe water pipe burst in Rentrisch: Road closed due to danger!
A loud bang on Tuesday afternoon on Lottenhammer Street in the Rentrisch district of St. Ingbert caused a stir. At around 1:30 p.m., numerous emergency calls were received about a burst water pipe, which caused significant damage to the road. Residents reported a booming noise followed by a torrent of water and mud that splashed up to three meters high against the walls of neighboring houses. The asphalt pavement cracked under the pressure and formed a crack around four meters long, while paving stones on the footpath only lifted slightly.
The situation required immediate action: the residents of an adjacent house had to be evacuated for safety reasons. The Technical Relief Agency (THW) and the volunteer fire department were quickly on site to get an idea of the situation and assess the damage. An initial assessment showed that nearby buildings had not suffered any damage. Despite the dramatic images, fortunately there were no injuries.
A large contingent of emergency services
A total of around 50 helpers were on duty, including the fire department, municipal utilities, road maintenance department and police. The gas pipe that runs under the road was also checked, but no gas leak was found. In order to clarify the situation, a construction consultant from the THW was called in to analyze the statics of the affected areas. During this time, the road was completely closed, which also had an impact on bus traffic. The “Lottenhammer” stop was temporarily taken out of service due to the summer holidays. It remains unclear how long the closure will last and when affected residents will be able to return.
This event highlights the challenges cities face related to climate change and extreme weather events. According to a study, urban regions are particularly at risk of impacts because they are often inadequately prepared for heavy rainfall and other extreme weather events. Preventive urban water management is considered essential to minimize the consequences of such events and to make urban infrastructure more resilient. In its publication, the BBSR emphasizes the need for comprehensive flood prevention.
As the situation in Rentrisch develops, it is hoped that the incident serves as a wake-up call for further preventive measures to protect the city's infrastructure from future extreme weather events.