Large -scale operation

Explosion at Westerwald Doner snack Injures Six, Cuts⁢ Gas ⁢to Daaden

DAADEN,​ Germany ​- A sudden⁤ explosion at a Doner snack bar ​in Daaden, Westerwald,‍ injured six ⁤people-including a young⁢ boy critically hurt-and prompted a complete shutdown of‍ the⁢ town’s gas supply Tuesday evening.‍ Emergency services responded to the scene ​near the business’s location, initiating a large-scale operation to assess damage and ensure resident safety.

The ​incident occurred as the owner of the doner snack bar‍ and another individual stood outside the building, sustaining minor injuries ‍when the blast​ occurred. A rescue helicopter transported the severely‍ injured boy‍ to a nearby⁣ hospital for treatment. Five⁢ additional​ individuals were treated on-site for shock following the ⁣explosion. Authorities are currently investigating the cause, ⁢while the town ​grapples with the immediate disruption​ of gas service and the well-being of those affected.

Firefighters from Daaden quickly responded to⁣ the scene,battling two‌ separate fires that ignited as a result of the explosion. Initial concerns centered on potential structural collapse and‌ whether residents were inside the building at the time of the incident. “The emergency services⁣ are clarifying whether residents were in the house at the time of the explosion,” a fire department spokesperson stated.

The explosion necessitated a​ complete disconnection of Daaden’s gas supply, ⁤impacting​ the entire municipality. The local network operator is working to restore service as quickly as possible.

Local authorities have established a support center at the Daaden Bürgerhaus to provide assistance to residents. The center ‍is offering warm beverages⁤ and essential supplies for children and infants,according to a police spokesperson. Further ‍updates ‌will be provided as the investigation progresses and the gas supply restoration​ timeline becomes clearer.