A gas line in Ensdorf, Kreis Saarlouis, was damaged on Saturday during fiber optic cable installation. This prompted the evacuation of several residents due to explosion risk. Residents returned home after several hours.
On Saturday, workers in Ensdorf (Kreis Saarlouis) damaged a gas line while laying a fiber optic cable, as reported by police. This caused a leak, with gas accumulating in the sewer system and creating an explosion risk. Several residents had to evacuate their homes.
To seal the leak, the street was dug up. Only after several hours was the issue resolved, allowing residents to return. The street is scheduled for repair in the coming days.
Police highlighted the temporary danger from the gas buildup in the sewers. Such incidents highlight risks in construction projects in residential areas, though here the situation was brought under control swiftly.