Chemical accident in Bad Krozingen: Four injured by caustic vapors!

Chemical accident in Bad Krozingen: Four injured by caustic vapors!

in Bad Krozingen, in the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, a dangerous incident recently occurred in a logistics company. In the case of a loading process of Thionylchloride, a chemical substance, an accident occurred in which four people were injured. According to the police, the chemical compound occurred after a barrel was damaged during loading.

The environmental and health-damaging vapors caused by contact with air concentrated over the company and formed a visible cloud. This situation made a short -term blocking of an adjacent country road necessary to ensure the safety of passers -by. The fire brigade was quickly on hand to defuse the dangerous situation and make the cloud harmless. A large commitment was organized by around 140 firefighters and emergency services, who worked from Thursday evening until the early hours of Friday.

measures and disposal

A total of 24 people were evacuated by the company premises to minimize possible health risks. The damaged barrel could be brought under control and relocated to a safety container. To ensure that no further risks occur, the barrel is disposed of by a specialized specialist company. This procedure is important to reduce the dangers of chemicals such as thionyl chloride and to avoid environmental damage.

chemicals such as thionyl chloride are known for their caustic properties and can have serious health consequences if they get into the air or come into contact with the skin. It was therefore crucial to fix the incident quickly to minimize possible damage. The rapid measures of the fire brigade and expert emergency services show how important fast response times are in such critical situations.

This development raises questions about security in dealing with hazardous substances in industry. It remains to be seen which test results will lead to this incident and whether safety measures may need to be improved. Aftercare will be necessary for the persons concerned to ensure that health impairments are recognized and treated early.

For more information about the incident and the following measures, See the current reporting on www.zvw.de .