Memmingen: Dramatic house collapse after explosion - two people missing

Memmingen: Dramatic house collapse after explosion - two people missing

The explosion of a row corner in Memmingen not only led to massive destruction, but also raises questions about the safety of residential areas that are provided with natural gas.

Damage of damage and rescue measures

On Friday afternoon at 5:20 p.m., the explosion occurred in the "Cold Field." The affected corner house was completely destroyed, while an adjacent building also collapsed. A police helicopter floated over the city, while numerous rescue workers from the fire brigade and technical relief organization were deployed. The emergency services also supported the helpers from Baden-Württemberg.

injured and missing person

Although a firefighter had minor injuries during the cleanup, the police initially reported that no other people were injured. Nevertheless, there are no trace of two people, a house resident and another individual. Services are in use to search for survivors or victims of the catastrophe.

protection of the operating area

The ruins of the house were scattered over a long area and damaged neighboring buildings and parked cars were damaged. For safety reasons, several residents had to be accommodated in emergency accommodations, since their apartments were no longer habitable by the rubble. The site was cordoned off far, which also affected Münchner Straße on the A96 Memmingen Ost motorway exit.

cause of the explosion unknown

The exact cause of the explosion still has to be made. According to a police spokesman, the residential area is supplied with natural gas, which increases the concern about possible dangers in natural gas supply systems. In such cases, there are critical questions about security and emergency planning in residential areas.

importance of the investigation

The tragedy in Memmingen makes it clear how quickly a calm neighborhood can turn into a chaos. Events like this not only throw a light on the city's infrastructure, but also for the need to check strict security standards for gas -supplied areas. The consequences of such an explosion are not just a physical nature. The psychological stress for the residents can have long -term effects on the community.

The coming days and weeks will be crucial to determine the exact circumstances of the explosion and ensure that similar things are not repeated. While the search for the missing person is continued, the city remains deeply mourning for what is survived.

- Nag