To an explosion on the market square in Halle, experts continue to look for the cause on Wednesday. The spokesman for the Halle police inspection, Alexander Junghans, told MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT on Wednesday morning that the experts would also assess the damage. A tragic accident is currently assumed. There is no evidence of a gas accident.
At the At around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, there was an explosion in the Marktschlösschen. According to the police, three people were seriously injured – a 51-year-old woman and two girls aged 12 and 13. The explosion occurred in the area of a public toilet facility in the building.
After the explosion: Residents had to leave their homes
the According to the police, the rear of the Marktschlösschen is badly damaged. The police had set up a restricted area within a radius of 100 meters on Tuesday evening. Residents in the area had to leave their homes.
Accommodation was provided in the Ratshof. The barrier was lifted around 10 p.m. because, according to the police, an acute danger situation could be ruled out. According to the police, the Marktschlösschen building remains closed.