Several people are missing after a hotel in the town of Kröv in southwestern Germany has collapsed, local media reports.
The accident occurred on Tuesday evening.
One person has died and eight people are feared to be caught up in the riots. The police should have been able to make contact with several of them, writes Süddeutsche Zeitung.
A major rescue effort is underway and adjacent buildings have been evacuated, writes Picture. The fire brigade that was called to the scene did not dare to enter due to the risk of race. Dogs have been used in the search.