Two Boys Hospitalized After Falling Through Roof of Unsecured Building in Stromberg

The children, aged 9 and 12, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries as authorities investigate the property owner's liability for safety violations.

• Two boys, aged 9 and 12, fell six meters through a deteriorated roof in an unoccupied building in Stromberg, Rheinland-Pfalz.
• The roof, made of roofing felt and chipboard, collapsed due to its deteriorated condition, contributing to the accident.
• The children suffered injuries to the head, knee, elbow, and shoulder and were transported to a hospital in Mainz for treatment.
• Local authorities have secured the building and launched a legal investigation into the property owner for failing to secure the premises.
• The incident underscores broader concerns about neglected infrastructure and the risks posed by unsecured, abandoned properties.

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