Bremerhaven: Toxic chemicals from ship - police and fire brigade in action!

Bremerhaven: Toxic chemicals from ship - police and fire brigade in action!

In the Bremerhaven fishing port, the police and fire brigade were dramatic on Monday evening. A dangerous chemical unexpectedly escaped from a ship, which is why a strong ammonia smell was perceived. At 7:10 p.m., concerned passers -by reported to the water protection police, who immediately moved out with special forces from the fire brigade.

on site a leak was discovered in a operating plant. Up to 100 liters of the toxic substance had already flooded a room. The emergency services reacted quickly and blocked the danger area around the ship to ensure safety. Fortunately, nobody was injured and there is no acute danger to the environment. A special team from the Netherlands was requested to locate and close the leak. The situation remains tense, but under control.