Deadly hotel collapse in Kröv exposes decades of structural neglect

A building’s slow unraveling ended in tragedy. Now, investigators are piecing together how warnings went unheeded for decades—with deadly results.

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2025 November 29 . 5:44 PM

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Investigations into Hotel Collapse in Kröv Continue until 2026 - Deadly hotel collapse in Kröv exposes decades of structural neglect

A hotel collapse in Kröv left two people dead and seven injured. The disaster followed years of structural issues, including visible cracks before the building gave way. Authorities have now launched a criminal investigation into the incident.

The collapse happened after renovations in the 1980s weakened the hotel's structure. Overloading during construction and later work further destabilised the building. Despite warnings, the engineer in charge failed to prevent the disaster.

The collapse has led to serious legal consequences for the engineer involved. Two fatalities and multiple injuries resulted from the disaster. A final report on the investigation is due in 2026.