Explosion in Anklam: Seriously injured and danger of collapse after drama!

Explosion in Anklam: Seriously injured and danger of collapse after drama!

There was a devastating explosion in Anklam on Saturday morning that severely damaged a residential building. At 3:15 a.m., residents heard a loud bang, followed by another, even more powerful detonation within a minute. The explosion shook the surrounding buildings. Initial reports suggest gas leaks may have been the cause, leading to a massive fire that completely gutted the 2019 prefabricated house. When the fire brigade arrived at around 3:22 a.m., the building was already on fire and initial attempts to extinguish it were hardly possible, reported NDR.de.

Serious injuries and tragic discovery

While around 40 firefighters and nine vehicles were involved in extinguishing the fire, it emerged that two people, a married couple between the ages of 50 and 60, were in the bedroom of the house. These were discovered under the rubble after the fire was extinguished. The emergency services reported two seriously injured people who were possibly in the house with the two victims. A cat was also missing, he added Nordkurier.de added.

The situation on site remains tense as it is not initially clear whether there were other people in the house. In addition, the cause of the explosion is now being thoroughly investigated, as initial indications could indicate arson. The police have started an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances and possible background. The risk of further collapse of the building remains.