Two dead after a gas accident in Feldmoching – cause discovered in the basement!

Two dead after a gas accident in Feldmoching – cause discovered in the basement!

The last few days in Munich were marked by two unfortunate incidents that have kept the city in suspense. While on the one hand a serious gas accident had tragic consequences, on the other hand the city experienced a case of vandalism that should not go unnoticed.

On August 5, 2025, at 12:25 a.m., an incident occurred in Maxvorstadt in which an unknown perpetrator threw stones at the windows of a state building. Two window panes were destroyed, causing material damage amounting to several hundred euros. The perpetrator fled towards Karlsplatz subway station. The police were informed immediately and the Munich criminal police began the investigation. A call for witnesses has been launched, with information requested to the Munich Police Headquarters, Commissariat 24, on 089 2910-0. Bavaria Police report that...

Sad gas accident in Feldmoching

A little later, on August 9, 2025, rescue workers reported an emergency in an allotment garden on Lerchenauer Straße. Two men, a 41-year-old and a 50-year-old, were found unconscious there. It quickly became apparent that gas had been leaking from the basement of a gazebo where a generator was operating. The 41-year-old died in hospital on the same day, while the 50-year-old also lost his life on August 10, 2025 after a desperate fight for survival. In addition, four other people suffered minor intoxications. A rescue helicopter was deployed and a crisis intervention team was on hand to ensure that the affected relatives were not left alone. The criminal police are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances of the incident, but there is no danger to the public. Bavaria Police report that...

Traffic accident with injuries

Another, albeit less dramatic, event occurred on August 8, 2025 in Moosach. At 8:05 p.m. there was a traffic accident between a car and a bus. A 37-year-old car driver from Baden-Württemberg was driving on the Frankfurter Ring when she turned right at the “Joseph-Dollinger-Bogen” bus stop. The 29-year-old bus driver braked hard to avoid a collision, but unfortunately six passengers on the bus were injured. Those affected, including a 20-year-old, a 41-year-old and a 63-year-old from Munich as well as three other people from outside, were taken to hospital for outpatient treatment. Fortunately, there was no damage to the vehicles and there were no traffic disruptions during the accident investigation. The Munich traffic police are also investigating this case. Bavaria Police report that...

Such incidents once again show how important safe transport infrastructure and compliance with regulations are. Traffic accidents, if they trigger control violations, can lead to significant fines and legal consequences. In the event of an accident that results in property damage, those involved should be aware that they will face high repair costs, which vary depending on the severity of the violation. A fine is not just a fine, but can also result in the revocation of your driving license. This makes it all the more important to follow traffic rules and avoid accidents if possible. Kfzversicherungsvergleich reports that...

The nationwide traffic accident statistics show that such incidents can often be prevented if all those involved act carefully. With a total of more than 2.5 million reports of traffic accidents in Germany every year, it is essential to be clear about your own responsibility and to train safety-relevant behavior. Destatis reports that...