- One dead after hotel collapse <unk> Several others seriously injured
Following a partial collapse of a hotel in Kröv on the Mosel, one fatality has been confirmed. Eight more people are still trapped in the building, some with severe injuries, according to a statement by the police in Trier. Contact has been established with some of the trapped individuals, and rescue efforts are underway.
The cause of the incident remains unclear, with neither the police nor the fire department providing any details. Residents reportedly called the emergency services late on Tuesday evening. The "SWR" had previously reported on the incident in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district.
Continued Collapse Risk – Neighboring Houses in Kröv Evacuated
Rescue teams are working to free the trapped individuals. "Several people have been able to leave the building independently and are being cared for by emergency services and crisis interventionists," the statement continued. They are being cared for by emergency services and crisis interventionists.
Images from the scene show that parts of the multi-story timber-framed building have collapsed. Concrete rubble lies on the ground, and emergency services have arrived with multiple vehicles.
According to an "SWR" report, the fire department was initially unable to enter the building due to the risk of further collapse. The Technical Relief Agency has set up monitoring points in front of the hotel to observe any movement in the building or whether it can be safely entered. Due to fears that more parts of the hotel could collapse and cause damage to adjacent buildings, neighboring houses are being evacuated.
The incident occurred in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district of Germany. Despite efforts to evacuate neighboring houses, some are still being evacuated due to the continued collapse risk.
