Rescuers search for 3 missing after east German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion
Rescue teams in Görlitz, Germany, are searching for three individuals missing after a building collapse that may have been caused by a gas explosion. The incident occurred on Monday night, prompting emergency responders to proceed cautiously due to potential gas leaks. Initial reports suggested more people might be trapped, but police later confirmed that only three were unaccounted for.
- ▪Rescue teams are searching for three missing people after a building collapse in Görlitz, Germany.
- ▪Police suspect a gas explosion may have caused the collapse that occurred on Monday night.
- ▪Emergency responders are working carefully to avoid potential gas leaks while clearing debris.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 03:48:03 -0400 |
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onRescuers search for 3 missing after east German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosionRescue teams in Germany are searching for three people missing after a building collapsed in the city of Görlitz near the Polish borderByThe Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 3:38 AM1:48Emergency cervices work next to the rubble of a collapsed house in the center of Görlitz, Germany, late Monday, May 18, 2026.
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