A piece of facade fell from a building in central Esch-sur-Alzette last week, prompting promises of swift action from local authorities, who remain cautious as safety checks continue.
The incident occurred on Rue de l’Alzette on Friday afternoon when a roughly 30-centimetre stone block detached from the building and crashed to the ground. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Esch-sur-Alzette Mayor Christian Weis told RTL that the municipality is taking the matter very seriously. As of Monday, the area around the building remains barricaded.
Work began over the weekend to assess and secure the facade’s structural integrity. A construction firm is expected to continue the repairs, after which the municipality will consider removing the safety barriers.
