Misfortune on the Moselle - Rescue of dead man after hotel crash delays
At the collapsed hotel in Kröv, parts of the building must be demolished before the recovery** of the last victim. "It will likely be the case that we first bring down the gable side, as it poses the greatest risk of collapse," said a police spokesperson. "Then we'll proceed piece by piece." The police expect it to take one to two days before the recovery can begin.
The building continues to pose a high risk of collapse, she said. It's also difficult to determine if the building might be contaminated with asbestos, which could complicate the work. Therefore, a 150-meter radius will be established for the demolition set to begin on Friday, the spokesperson said. Residents should keep their windows closed.
Special Demolition Company
The demolition is set to begin on Friday morning or afternoon. "The special company needs that long to bring the necessary equipment here and set it up." The engineer's work is expected to be completed by Thursday. At this time, they cannot provide an assessment of the cause. Police officers are still busy with investigations and cordoning off the area.
Two people died in the collapse of the hotel in the Mosel town, and seven people were trapped in the rubble for hours. The last surviving woman was rescued from the hotel late Wednesday evening.
The demolition operations will focus on the vulnerable areas of The Moselle hotel, as identified by the special Demolition Company. Due to potential asbestos contamination, the demolition will take place within a 150-meter radius, affecting many nearby areas.
