At the There was an explosion in the Marktschlösschen on Tuesday around 6 p.m. on the market square in Halle. 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. According to the current state of knowledge, a tragic accident must be assumed, according to the police in the evening.
The investigation into the cause continued, it said. According to the police, the fire brigade had not been able to clarify the course of events in an initial examination. There were no indications of a possible gas accident, it said.
Residents had to evacuate their homes
the The back of the Marktschlösschen was badly damaged. According to the police, a structural engineer is checking the damage. The police had set up a restricted area within a radius of 100 meters. 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. The Marktschlösschen itself can also be entered again.
Trams are diverted
As Hallesche Verkehrs AG announced that trams cannot pass through the market square. Havag recommends customers to use the Steintor and Franckeplatz stops.