- Ongoing wreckage dismantling follows the hotel's collapse
Following a two-week stint, demolition operations at the Kröv hotel on the Mosel are still ongoing. The final standing concrete ceiling segment is being partitioned and gradually eliminated, according to a Trier police spokesperson. They couldn't provide an exact timespan for how long this on-site action, including crane usage, would persist, though it's expected to conclude by week's end at the earliest. The demolition process has shown to be quite a drawn-out ordeal.
The tragic incident of a complete hotel floor collapsing date back to August 6th evening. Regrettably, two lives were lost - a 64-year-old woman and the 59-year-old hotel proprietor. Seven additional individuals endured being trapped in the debris for considerable hours. Approximately 250 emergency services personnel engaged in a 24-hour rescue effort.
A specialist has been assigned by Trier's public prosecutor's office to ascertain the collapse's underlying cause. As of now, no grounds have been unearthed to explain the incident.
The investigation into the hotel collapse by Trier's public prosecutor's office is ongoing. The following is added: A structural expert is now collaborating with them to examine potential reasons for the tragedy.
Additionally, due to the complex nature of the investigation, the local authorities have extended their support, offering any necessary resources.
