Accessed: July 20, 2026, 6:13 p.m.
Police and fire departments suspect mixed intoxication. (symbol image)
The party on Saturday in an apartment on Paulsenplatz in Hamburg-Altona apparently got out of control: according to initial reports, three young people were probably taking drugs. Rescuers found an 18-year-old, a 19-year-old and one other person, some of whom were unresponsive. Apparently, they were poisoned by a mixture of various substances. The 18-year-old and 19-year-old were taken to hospital.
A friend from Bochum became concerned about the three after the call and called the emergency number. It is unclear what mixture of substances was in question. An emergency medical technician and about 16 firefighters were on duty. At first they had This is reported by Hamburger Morgenpost.