Explosions in an underground car park left two dead and several injured in Nussbaumen (AG).
Photo: KEYSTONE/MICHAEL BUHOLZER
The explosions in an underground car park which caused two deaths and several minor injuries on Thursday evening in Nussbaumen (AG) were of accidental origin, according to the first elements of the investigation. A criminal act or an attack is excluded.
It is not yet clear what caused the explosions in the underground car park, Aargau cantonal police spokesman Daniel Wächter said on Friday morning. Investigations are ongoing.
The statics of the buildings are currently being examined. There is no imminent danger, but areas may collapse.
Some of the people evacuated from the buildings were able to return to their homes, the spokesperson said. For others, a reception point has been organized.
No other deaths or injuries
The extinguishing work was completed overnight. No other people were found dead or injured. The material damage is very significant.
Police were informed shortly before 7 p.m. on Thursday that explosions had occurred in the underground car park. A large fire and rescue team was deployed.
Two dead people were found in the parking lot. Around ten people were slightly injured. More than 100 residents of the six rental buildings located above the underground parking lot were evacuated. The municipality has organized emergency accommodation.
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