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Gas explosion in Buchen: Residents' lives are in danger after a dramatic incident
In Buchen, a gas leak led to an explosion, seriously injuring a man. Rescue helicopter in action.
Gas explosion in Buchen: Residents' lives are in danger after a dramatic incident
On the night of Christmas Day, a dramatic gas explosion occurred in a single-family home in Buchen in the Neckar-Odenwald district. A 49-year-old man who lived alone in the house was seriously injured and his life was in danger. According to the police, the star According to available information, the incident occurred at around 10:45 p.m. and was caused by a gas leak in the supply line.
The injured man was immediately flown to a specialized hospital in a rescue helicopter. The man's condition was described as critical after fire and rescue services rushed to the scene. The affected building is in danger of collapsing due to the explosion, which forced the fire department to take appropriate safety precautions. Fortunately, surrounding houses were not affected, but the police estimate the property damage to be in the mid-six-figure range, according to the report SWR reported.
Danger from gas leak
Determining the exact cause of the gas leak is now the task of the police, who are analyzing the situation in collaboration with experts. While emergency services responded to the explosion, the area was cordoned off to eliminate potential dangers to residents. The sad developments on this festive day cast a pall over the holiday spirit in the region and call for urgent attention to safety precautions around gas use in homes.