It is still unclear what happened, Sioen will provide more explanation later. We previously heard from the police that the powder would be harmless if it does not come into contact with water, “and exposure should be avoided,” the city council says.

The municipality also asks that you do not clean up the powder yourself, rainwater is safe but not for consumption, for animals, for example.

Viewers sent us reports that nearby cars are covered in white powder.

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