
The explosion destroyed four apartments, and rescue operations and searches for missing people are underway.
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The explosion occurred in a building connected to the gas network. Three buildings in the neighborhood are at risk of collapse.
The explosion occurred around 4 a.m. Residents heard a bang. Shortly afterwards, the building caught fire, reports "Bild".
The explosion destroyed four apartments. At least four people were taken to hospitals, some were seriously injured, a spokesman for the local fire brigade told Bild.
Three people are missing. However, it is not known whether they were in the building at the time of the explosion, the firefighter emphasized.
One policeman was also injured during the operation and suffered smoke inhalation.
The cause of the explosion is unknown, the police do not rule out a gas explosion. The block, according to the fire brigade, is connected to the gas network.
The building where the explosion occurred and two houses adjacent to it are in danger of collapse and it is forbidden to enter them. The German Federal Technical Assistance Service is securing these three buildings.
About 100 firefighters took part in the action. Multiple ambulances were also at the scene.
27 residents of three buildings were temporarily accommodated in the inn, according to the fire brigade. The search for permanent accommodation for them is ongoing.

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