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Gas Line Damaged During Garden Work in Egling Prompts Large Emergency Response

Police report crews isolated the leak quickly with no injuries.

Overview

  • The underground line was struck during gardening on a private property, causing gas to escape.
  • The incident occurred Monday around 17:40 to 17:45 local time on Am Kaltenbach in Egling.
  • Volunteer fire brigades from Egling, Wolfratshausen, Weidach and Neufahrn responded with an emergency doctor vehicle and several ambulances.
  • Responders shut off the gas supply shortly after arrival and secured the area.
  • Police said there was no danger to nearby residents and no one was injured, with local reports citing the official press statement.