Severe weather 70 people had to be evacuated in Brienz BE
70 people have been evacuated from their homes to a gymnasium due to the storms in Brienz BE. Two people suffered minor to moderate injuries, according to the regional authorities on Tuesday morning.
13.08.2024, 08:25
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No people are missing, according to a statement from the regional management body for the Upper Lake Brienz (RFO). Buildings, parked vehicles, roads and public transport infrastructure were damaged by a debris flow on Monday evening.
The Milibach burst its banks in Brienz at around 6.30 pm. A collector above the village was overfilled by chunks of stone and wood. The material flowed uncontrollably into various parts of the village in the Bernese Oberland municipality. For safety reasons, the RFO recommended boiling the drinking water.
Rail and boat connections to and from Brienz were still interrupted. Replacement buses are in operation. The passage through Brienz is also closed in both directions. The Brienz Änderdorf area is also closed until further notice due to the ongoing danger.
At first light, a specialist will assess the situation on site. The RFO will then decide how to proceed.
