On Friday, August 8, around 12:00 PM, a building, the former Ibis hotel, suddenly collapsed in the city center of Amiens, on Place Fourré. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene, and the police declared a large security perimeter. This was reported by UNN with reference to the local publication Courrier Picard.
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The cause of the collapse could have been a gas leak. Emergency services are currently investigating whether anyone else is under the rubble. At this stage, it is impossible to tell,
Crews are on full alert to provide medical assistance, and people living nearby have been evacuated to a nearby gymnasium. Surveillance footage confirms that there were no passersby nearby during the collapse, but rescuers urge caution.
Due to the accident, bus traffic in the area was blocked, and a detour was organized. Police are questioning local residents to find out if the building was occupied - some witnesses report periodic lights on the ground floor and noticeable activity.
After 1:00 PM, a service dog was called to the scene to search for possible victims under the rubble, assisting rescuers in their search.