Hotel collapse in Rhineland-Palatinate claims two lives, injures eight
In the town of Kroev in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany, part of a hotel collapsed. As a result of the disaster, two people lost their lives, and eight others were injured, some sustaining severe injuries.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at 10 PM. According to the police, one floor of the hotel gave way. At the time of the accident, 14 people were in the building, five of whom managed to escape.
Hotel disaster in Germany
Four of the eight other trapped individuals, some with serious injuries, have already been rescued from the rubble. According to local authorities, among them are a two-year-old child, two women, and a man. Their conditions remain unclear.
Thirty-one people living near the damaged building were evacuated, and a temporary support centre was established. "Due to the nature of the damage, this is an extremely demanding deployment, because emergency personnel can only enter the building with the greatest caution," the police reported.
Approximately 250 representatives of various services are on site, including the fire brigade, police, and medical teams. Special units, including those equipped with drones, are also assisting, according to "Bild".
