Overview
- Firefighters mounted a large hazmat operation at a Zeven distribution center that contained a leak from a package and allowed the hall to reopen after safety checks.
- Crews in protective suits used the package’s UN number to confirm it was a caustic liquid commonly used to deter wild animals.
- Emergency medics assessed 21 employees who may have had contact, and three were taken to a hospital as a precaution with no further injuries reported.
- Responders secured the leaking shipment in special drums, and a specialist company will carry out disposal on behalf of the owner.
- UN numbers are standard ID codes on hazardous goods that guide responders on risks, protective gear, and cleanup steps during incidents like this.