Gas leak in Eckernförde: residents have to get to safety!

Gas leak in Eckernförde: residents have to get to safety!

in Eckernförde, in the southern part of the city, caused a gas leak due to construction work, which was reported on March 11, 2025 at 8:17 p.m. When working on Diestelkamp, a gas line was damaged, which led to a loud bang and bursting up the sidewalk. The municipal utilities reacted immediately and discontinued the gas supply so that only a small amount of gas could escape. The affected area was cordoned off to ensure the safety of the residents. These were also asked to switch off their ventilation and air conditioning systems and to do without fire and open light. The work to secure the gas pipeline includes the freedom and sealing of the damaged area; However, the duration of the work is unclear, as the police said.

previous incidents in the region

A similar incident occurred on February 27, 2024 in Auberb, in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde. There was a gas line in the ground at around 11:00 a.m. The surrounding roads and a nearby railway line were immediately closed. The gas works and the Aukrug volunteer fire brigade closed the Gazleck at 11:55 a.m., while the closures were removed again at 12:05 p.m. noreferrer "> presseportal.de reported.