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Rescuers search for 3 missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion

Rescuers search for 3 missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion

Summary

A building collapsed in the eastern German city of Görlitz, likely caused by a gas explosion. Rescue teams searched for three people missing after the collapse and worked carefully due to possible gas leaks.

Key Facts

  • The building collapse happened Monday night in Görlitz, near the Polish border.
  • Police suspect a gas explosion caused the collapse.
  • Three people were reported missing under the rubble.
  • Rescuers used search dogs and cleared debris by hand and with an excavator.
  • Initial reports of up to five people missing were incorrect.
  • The missing individuals were visiting the rented building for a vacation.
  • The collapsed building had rental and vacation apartments.
  • Görlitz is a city with about 57,000 people and a historic old town popular for filming movies.
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