Explosion Hazard at the University: Partial Evacuation in Vienna-Alsergrund
Das Gebäude wurde vorläufig evakuiert.
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An institute of the university in Vienna-Alsergrund was partially evacuated on Wednesday after a potentially explosive chemical was discovered that can detonate in crystallized form.
An institute of the university in Vienna-Alsergrund was partially evacuated by the fire department on Wednesday morning. The reason was the discovery of a correctly stored bottle containing a chemical that is harmless in liquid form but can explode once it crystallizes - exactly this might have occurred, the fire department reported to the APA.
Crystallized Chemical at Vienna University Could Explode
The emergency services were busy in the morning securing the bottle and then transporting it to safety with a special vehicle. No one was injured.
(APA/Red)
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