Local residents and people in the area reported stinging eyes and coughing fits. According to a spokesperson, ammonia is “highly flammable and toxic”.
Despite the complaints, no one had to go to the hospital.
Great alarm raised
Due to the incident, it was scaled up to Grip-1. This means that several emergency services work together intensively.
Two specialized fire brigade units for hazardous substances have been deployed. According to an officer on site, several companies on one side of Visseringweg have also been evacuated.
Situation stable according to safety region
According to the safety region, the situation is now stable.
“A plan is now being made to stabilize things, close the leak and release everything as quickly as possible.”