Southwest Palatinate district - Bank building burns after ATMs are blown up
After an ATM was blown up in Bundenthal ( Südwestpfalz district), the branch of a savings bank is in flames on Sunday. Criminals had blown up the machine in the morning and then fled in a car, presumably towards France, the police said. After the detonation, the detached house caught fire. The police currently assume that the building is completely destroyed. The fire department is extinguishing the flames from a safe distance.
According to the police, there are several ATMs in the savings bank. Specialists are now to be called in to check whether there are any other explosive devices in the building. The extent of the damage cannot yet be estimated. The police are currently unwilling to provide any information about possible loot.
Police report
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- Despite the damage, there are still functional ATMs available in other locations within the Southwest Palatinate district.
- The fire department had to call for backup from the neighboring Rhineland-Palatinate region due to the intensity of the blast and subsequent fire.
- The fire department used their automatic water cannon to extinguish the flames, ensuring a safe distance to avoid any potential minor explosions.
- While the specific motive for the attack is under investigation by the police, the incident has raised concerns about growing criminality in the area.
- The local fire department and police have requested investigators from the French fire department and police to assist in the investigation due to the suspects' potential escape towards France.
- On Sunday, the Southwest Palatinate district witnessed another event involving the fire department as they responded to a separate call for a minor kitchen fire in a residential area.
Source: www.stern.de
