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Hamburg Firefighters Secure Loose Facade From 30th Floor of Mundsburg Tower

Authorities have not determined whether storm winds or a material defect caused the loosening.

Overview

  • An emergency call around 9:40 a.m. reported loose facade parts at the Mundsburg complex in Barmbek-Süd.
  • Height-rescue specialists removed and secured three elements from the 30th floor, then handed them to the building’s caretaker.
  • Police widely cordoned the area and closed Hamburger Straße toward the Alster to protect pedestrians.
  • The operation ended by late morning around 11:30, and no injuries were reported.
  • The incident occurred near the Hamburger Meile shopping center between the mall and the Mundsburg U-Bahn station.