An explosion in an underground passage in Germany has led to the death of one person and the serious injury of four others. The police suspect a "human action".

In the city of Völklingen in the Saarland, a powerful explosion occurred in an underground passage around 00:15, resulting in the death of one man and the serious injury of four others. Authorities were alerted through multiple emergency calls and, at the scene, rescuers found five men, one of whom was declared dead. The initial investigation suggests that the explosion may be the result of human action, although the exact cause remains unclear. The police have isolated the area and installed protective panels to secure the investigation scene, where a toppled bicycle was also found.

Authorities have assured the public that there is no longer any danger, but have issued a public appeal for relevant information. Völklingen, with approximately 40,000 inhabitants, is located on the banks of the Saar River, near Saarbrücken. The priority of the authorities is to determine the exact cause of the explosion, considering both the possibility of a crime and an accident.