Rescuers search for three missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion
Rescue teams are searching for three individuals missing after a building collapse in Goerlitz, Germany, which may have been caused by a gas explosion. The incident occurred on the night of May 18, 2026, prompting emergency responders to proceed cautiously due to potential gas leaks. Initial reports suggested more people might be trapped, but police later confirmed only three were unaccounted for.
- ▪Rescue teams are searching for three missing individuals after a building collapse in Goerlitz.
- ▪The collapse may have been caused by a gas explosion that occurred on May 18, 2026.
- ▪Emergency responders are clearing debris with an excavator and by hand to locate the missing.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 16:32:24 +0530 |
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Rescue teams in eastern Germany searched on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) morning for three people who were missing after a building collapsed in the eastern city of Goerlitz near the Polish border.Police said a gas explosion may have been the cause of the collapse of the building, which took place Monday (May 18, 2026) night.Emergency responders proceeded with great caution at the scene in case of gas leaks, German news agency DPA reported.After unsuccessful attempts to locate the missing under the rubble with the help of search dogs, rescuers began clearing debris with an excavator and by hand around 2 am Tuesday (May 19, 2026).Initial concerns that up to five people may have been buried under rubble turned out to be wrong, police said.A man who feared his wife and cousin might be trapped…
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