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 Medical University in Vienna-Alsergrund was partially evacuated by the fire department on Wednesday morning.
Crystallized Chemical at Vienna University Could Explode
The reason was the discovery of a properly stored bottle with a chemical that is harmless in liquid form but can explode once it crystallizes - exactly this might have occurred, the fire department reported to APA. The operation was concluded by noon.
The forces of the Vienna professional fire department secured the bottle during the operation and then brought it to safety with a special vehicle. No one was injured.
(APA/Red)
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