Gas Explosion at Bosch Facility in Reutlingen Claims Two Lives

Two external contractors were killed after Silane gas leaked and ignited, with authorities confirming no risk to the public.

A gas explosion occurred at a Bosch facility in Reutlingen, Germany, resulting in the deaths of two men, aged 52 and 44, who were contractors for an external firm.
The incident was caused by a leak of Silane gas from an outdoor gas cylinder, which reacted with air and ignited when workers investigated the alarm.
One worker died at the scene, while the other succumbed to injuries at the hospital; a third worker sustained a minor hearing injury.
Initial investigations ruled out a prior gas cylinder replacement as the cause, and the criminal police are continuing their inquiry.
Authorities confirmed there was no danger to the surrounding population, and no significant property damage was reported.