Construction workers discover €9 million gold stash in Belgian cellar walls
BBC World1 min read108 words
Construction crews working on a municipal sewage‑pipe installation uncovered a concealed stash embedded in the walls of a cellar when they began drilling. The discovery occurred during routine excavation, prompting the workers to halt the operation and alert site supervisors.
Local police and fire officials were summoned to the scene, where they secured the area and began a preliminary assessment. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released details about the contents of the stash. Work on the sewage system has been temporarily suspended pending further clearance, and officials indicated that any impact on the broader project timeline will be evaluated after the site is deemed safe.
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