In Gevelsberg, the roof of a three-story residential building partially collapsed, triggering a major operation involving around 100 personnel from the fire department, technical relief agency, and police. 23 residents were evacuated with no injuries reported. Hagener Street remains closed as the roof is dismantled.
On the evening of October 11, 2025, a partial collapse occurred at the roof of a three-story residential building in Gevelsberg, Ennepe-Ruhr District. Parts of the roof fell onto Hagener Street, with larger sections threatening to follow, as reported by the fire department. The cause of the collapse remained unclear initially.
Around 100 emergency responders, including fire services, the technical relief agency, and police, were deployed to the scene. 23 residents were evacuated from the building, and a neighboring structure was also cleared. No injuries were reported. The evacuees were initially cared for in a bus.
The roof was to be removed piece by piece to prevent further collapses. Hagener Street remained fully closed for the duration of the operations. As of 9:30 p.m., authorities indicated the efforts would continue for several more hours. The incident highlights potential risks in aging structures in the area, though detailed investigations into the cause are pending.