Building Collapses in Görlitz City Center; Search for Missing Underway

A shocking incident has occurred in the historic city center of Görlitz, Germany, where a multi-story residential building unexpectedly collapsed Monday evening. The collapse, which happened around 5:30 PM, has triggered a massive emergency response as rescue teams desperately search for missing persons. The building, identified as a pre-war era structure containing rental and holiday apartments, was reportedly occupied by several tenants at the time of the collapse.

Initial reports indicated that five people were unaccounted for. However, authorities confirmed late Monday night that two of the missing individuals have been located and are safe; they were not in the building when it fell. The search remains ongoing for three other individuals who may have been inside. The situation is particularly concerning given the discovery of a gas leak at the site shortly after the collapse. While witnesses reported hearing an explosion and smelling gas, police are cautioning against premature conclusions, stating that a gas explosion is not definitively confirmed as the cause.

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They are well and were not in the house at the time of the collapse.

Emergency services, including around 120 personnel and two search dogs, have been working tirelessly at the scene. Specialized equipment is being used to conduct the search despite the gas leak. Several nearby buildings have been evacuated as a precautionary measure, and the area has been cordoned off to the public. A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday morning with representatives from the city, police, and fire department to provide further updates on the ongoing investigation and rescue efforts in this eastern German city.

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It cannot be said that there was a gas explosion.