Man Dies After Massive Explosion in Graz Residential Building

The 47-year-old resident of the affected apartment was reportedly able to free himself from the rubble and was subsequently taken by rescue services to LKH Graz.

According to the Graz Fire Department, emergency services were alerted shortly after 9:30 AM. The building on Roseggerweg is no longer habitable following the explosion. The roof has collapsed, and entire walls are missing.

Gas Explosion Suspected

The cause of the explosion is not yet known, but the fire department speaks of a possible gas explosion. 18 rescue workers from the fire department were deployed. To rule out the possibility of people being trapped, the emergency services used a drone with a thermal imaging camera - at least where it was possible.

The completely destroyed building has been officially sealed off. Additionally, the site was checked for further possible gas leaks and potential fire spots using a multi-gas detector and a thermal imaging camera, and fire protection was established, according to the fire department.

(APA/Red)

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