The fireworks explosion that killed two people on Thursday evening in Nussbaumen, Aargau, took place in a locked room in the underground car park. There is currently no indication of the use of explosives, according to the Aargau Public Prosecutor’s Office.
These fireworks are most likely not permitted in Switzerland. As there is no evidence of military or similar explosives, the investigation falls under the jurisdiction of the Aargau Public Prosecutor’s Office and not the Federal Prosecutor’s Office, Adrian Schuler, spokesperson for the cantonal prosecutor’s office, said on Monday. .
“Complex” situation
A 43-year-old Italian and a 24-year-old Swiss man were killed in the explosions. “The situation is complex. The forensic investigations are continuing at full speed,” said Adrian Schuler.
The explosions took place in a closed room in the underground car park. The spokesperson confirmed the statements of the fire chief on regional television TeleM1.
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No damage estimate yet
Two employees of the Aargau property insurance company (AGV) are on site to assess the damage. Estimates of the amount of damage are not yet available, said the AGV.
Around a hundred people were evacuated from rental buildings located above the underground parking lot. Some of them were able to return to their homes and another part are staying with friends or relatives.
On Monday, 27 people were still in accommodation organized by the municipality, said Bettina Lutz-Güttler, president of the municipality of Obersiggenthal (AG), of which Nussbaumen is a member.
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