Gas Leak in Coburg Injures 26, Investigation Ongoing

Authorities are working to determine the cause of a carbon monoxide incident that led to evacuations and hospitalizations in Coburg's city center.

A gas leak in Coburg's city center resulted in 26 injuries, including two individuals in serious condition who required airlifting to hospitals.
The incident involved elevated carbon monoxide levels, a colorless, odorless, and potentially fatal gas, prompting immediate building evacuations and area closures.
Authorities conducted extensive inspections, including technical equipment checks and gas measurements, before declaring the area safe and lifting restrictions.
The exact cause of the carbon monoxide leak remains unknown, and investigations by the Coburg criminal police are ongoing.
Residents were advised to avoid the affected area and follow emergency services' instructions during the initial response to the leak.