Authorities evacuate Linz apartment building over collapse risk

Authorities evacuated an apartment building in central Linz on Tuesday after a construction company reported a possible structural problem, ORF reported. No injuries had been reported.

The building is on Langgasse near Schiller Park. Firefighters, police and the Red Cross responded, and police cordoned off a wide area while firefighters assessed the building’s stability.

The demolition of a neighbouring building at an adjacent construction site may be linked to the danger, according to initial information. The cause had not been officially confirmed.

The Red Cross looked after residents, who were able to wait in a heated bus provided by Linz Linien. It was not yet clear how long the cordons would remain in place or when residents could return to their homes.