A tragic explosion in a residential building in Memmingen, Bavaria, has resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy.

The explosion occurred on Friday afternoon, causing the house to collapse and leaving a scene described by officials as a "massive damage picture" with an "enormous amount of debris.

" Emergency responders discovered the teenager's body in a neighboring, heavily damaged house.

Fortunately, a 68-year-old resident who was initially reported missing was found unharmed.

The cause of the explosion remains unclear, and cleanup efforts are ongoing, with over 100 emergency personnel on site.

The damage is estimated to be in the six-figure range, with surrounding buildings and vehicles also suffering significant harm.