Cunnel in Duisburg: tragic misfortune demands human life!

Cunnel in Duisburg: tragic misfortune demands human life!

On Thursday afternoon there was a tragic incident in Duisburg-Bissingheim: a house partly lost its gable wall, which led to a serious misfortune. According to the first reports of WDR , a large hole is visible from the street in the side wall of the single-family house. The interior is so exposed that pieces of furniture such as a bed and a chest of drawers can be seen in the attic. In addition, a torn radiator hangs threatening in front of the facade.

In the event of an accident, a resident of the house was missing and could only be recovered dead. Another person needed medical help and was looked after by the emergency services. A total of around 80 emergency services were on site, including firefighters and pastors who took care of the relatives. The fire brigade got the emergency call around 1:10 p.m. and only arrived at the site a short time later.

cause of the collapse

The investigators are faced with the challenge of clarifying the exact circumstances of the incident. Initial findings indicate a deflection in the basement of the house, which could have caused a strong pressure wave. This pressure wave could in turn brought down parts of the gable wall. The police were informed at around 1 p.m. how Presseportal

collapse of buildings are often a serious problem, especially when it comes to older buildings or when renovation work takes place. Factors such as geological conditions, alternating loads and climatic changes can affect the stability of the buildings, such as Biblus . Extreme weather conditions such as long -lasting rainy periods can also result in foundation failure.

The exact causes of the current collapse are now being examined. Among other things, the nature of the soil and the construction of the house play a significant role. In order to ensure security in such buildings, early renovation measures and ongoing surveillance are indispensable.