Ammonia Leaked on Company Premises in Lower Austria

An ammonia leak on a company premises in Stockerau (Korneuburg district) required the intervention of emergency services on Monday. According to Sonja Kellner from the Red Cross, 15 people were treated and taken to the hospital. The cases are "not critical," the spokesperson added.

Dry Storage Site of Ammonia Leak in Lower Austria

According to FF Stockerau, the hazardous substance leak occurred in the dry storage of a company. The cause was a defective valve. Local helpers reported that the situation was brought under control with the support of FF Spillern, Sierndorf, and Leobendorf. The defective valve was closed by the emergency services "under difficult conditions" and with protective suits. On site were also the police, an emergency medical helicopter, as well as two emergency medical and eight rescue vehicles, among others.

(APA/Red)

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