Rescuers search for three missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion

Published on 5/19/2026, 11:27:40 AM

Rescuers search for three missing after German building collapse possibly caused by gas explosion

Key points

  • Rescue teams in eastern Germany searched on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) morning for three people who were missing after a building collapsed in the eastern city of Goerlitz near the Polish border.
  • Police said a gas explosion may have been the cause of the collapse of the building, which took place Monday (May 18, 2026) night.
  • Emergency responders proceeded with great caution at the scene in case of gas leaks, German news agency DPA reported.
  • After unsuccessful attempts to locate the missing under the rubble with the help of search dogs, rescuers began clearing debris with an excavator and by hand around 2 am Tuesday (May 19, 2026).
  • Initial concerns that up to five people may have been buried under rubble turned out to be wrong, police said.

Quick context: Rescue teams in eastern Germany searched on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) morning for three people who were missing after a building collapsed in the eastern city of Goerlitz near the Polish border.

Published May 19, 2026.


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