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Koblenz Chemical Leak Contained With No Public Risk After Six Injured

Officials say a gas formed when two chemicals mixed, with the reaction secured in a container.

Overview

  • Hazardous-substance measurements around the site detected no abnormalities, so the initial one-kilometer advisory was narrowed to the plant grounds.
  • The city revised the injury toll to six people, all taken to hospital, after early reports cited ten.
  • Firefighters from all three professional stations and volunteer units have been on scene since 4:36 a.m. local time.
  • The affected facility produces hygiene products, according to the city administration.
  • Authorities report no danger to residents as monitoring continues while the chemical reaction runs its course.