Building Facade Collapses in Herne, No Injuries Reported

Falling debris damaged vehicles, rendered one building uninhabitable, and prompted temporary evacuations of nearby properties.

Parts of a multi-story building facade in Herne, Germany, collapsed onto the street, causing no injuries.
Falling debris damaged several cars and a scooter parked outside the building.
The affected building was declared uninhabitable by the Technical Relief Agency, displacing its five registered residents.
Two neighboring buildings were evacuated as a precaution, but their residents were allowed to return shortly after.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the collapse, and around 50 emergency personnel were involved in the response.