Hotel Collapse in Kröv, Germany
Summary:
A hotel in Kröv, Germany, partially collapsed on the night of August 7th, burying nine people under the rubble. Rescue teams have saved five people, including a two-year-old child, but two people remain trapped under the debris. The cause of the collapse is under investigation.
Key Events:
Around 11 PM, a floor of the hotel collapsed, burying nine people under the rubble.
Rescue teams rescued five people from the debris.
Contact has been established with two of the buried individuals.
Two people are still buried under the rubble.
The cause of the collapse is unknown, but construction work was reported the day before.
Rescue Efforts:
Over 250 rescue personnel are working at the scene.
Rescue dogs, drones, and construction experts are assisting in the operation.
Two civilian mobile cranes are supporting the rescue efforts.
Investigation and Response:
The fire and disaster protection inspector is leading the investigation.
The Minister of the Interior of Rhineland-Palatinate expressed concern over the unprecedented situation.
The Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate expressed his support for the rescue teams.
Current Situation:
Rescue efforts are ongoing.
The building is moving millimeters per hour, making rescue difficult.
The fate of the two people still buried under the rubble is unknown.