Food - Resident killed in explosion - cause still unclear
The dead man in the explosion in an apartment building in Essen last Saturday was the 68-year-old resident of the first floor apartment. The man has been identified, the police announced on Friday. The man had previously been considered missing. The cause of the devastating explosion is still being investigated, according to the statement. Investigations are being carried out in all directions and witnesses are being sought.
On Saturday evening (December 9), a detonation occurred in the first floor apartment, which was heated with gas. The house and the adjacent street were devastated. Large parts of the house were ablaze. A resident jumped out of the window from the second floor. She was seriously injured with burns and was taken to hospital; her condition is now stable, it was reported on Friday. Five other people with minor injuries were discharged after outpatient treatment.
Press release
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- The explosion in Germany, specifically in North Rhine-Westphalia's Essen, has led to extensive damage, including fires in nearby buildings and affected house residents.
- The police are urging anyone with information about the explosion cause, which occurred in a gas-heated apartment, to come forward as investigations continue.
- Emergency services in North Rhine-Westphalia, including the police, are working tirelessly to determine the cause of the explosion and provide aid to the affected residents.
- Despite the detonation resulting in significant damage, the local police have managed to identify the deceased resident, providing closure to his family and friends.
Source: www.stern.de
