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Tragic incident: 52-year-old drowned in Kassel parking garage!
A tragic incident: A 52-year-old man drowns in a closed parking garage in Kassel. Police are investigating.
Tragic incident: 52-year-old drowned in Kassel parking garage!
A tragic incident makes headlines in Kassel. Last Saturday, July 7, 2025, a 52-year-old man was found dead in a parking garage at St. Martin's Church. The lifeless body was discovered by property owners and was floating in the water of a flooded stairwell in the basement of the parking garage. A police unit was called around 8 p.m. to clarify the situation. The investigations revealed that the man came from Kassel and had drowned, although there were no signs of foul play or external violence, as Stern reports.
The autopsy, which took place on Thursday, July 11, confirmed the cause of death as drowning. Before his death, the man had consumed narcotics, presumably in the parking garage itself. It is believed that he fell due to the influence of these substances and fell into the water. The police described the incident as a “tragic accident” and investigations into the exact circumstances are still ongoing, according to the HNA.
Renovation work as a background
The car park was closed for renovation work at the time of the incident. The KVG operates the parking garage on behalf of the city of Kassel and had previously announced that the work would probably last until Wednesday, July 9th. This may have contributed to the confusion as car owners whose vehicles were parked in the car park had to report to the relevant security company to collect their cars.
Dealing with drugs is always a hot topic in urban areas. Members of open drug scenes are often perceived as a security risk. One project that addresses these challenges is DRUSEC. It examines objective risks and subjectively perceived dangers in urban areas where drugs play a role. The aim of the project is to create security situation reports that identify potential threats and uncover misjudgments. Such measures are important to ensure safety in our cities and highlight the complexity of the situation that authorities must address [Sifo].
The incident once again raises questions about safety and dangers in urban areas. It is hoped that the ongoing investigation will be helpful in preventing similar tragedies in the future. The city and the responsible authorities are now required to analyze the situation carefully and take action if necessary.