In an industrial accident in the West Board city of Mainaschaff, a yellowish gas cloud released into the atmosphereLocal authorities said on Tuesday evening. According to DPA, TASR writes about it.
The Federal Office of Civil Protection has stated that The gas cloud can be toxic and, according to the city administration, is currently spreading to the immediate adjacent Aschaffenburg urban area. The authorities call on the inhabitants to stay at home, bring people from the outside and did not open windows and doors.
The incident reportedly occurred in the zinc factory and the public was alerted through the Katwarn application to the level of warning “extreme danger” “Firefighters, police and rescue units are currently in a large number deployed in Mainaschaffe,” Aschaffenburg said on Instagram. “Please avoid this area. Close the windows and doors, turn off the ventilation and air conditioning. Tell your neighbors and support children and people in need – without endangering yourself,” supplied.
The cause of the incident in the plant and its full range remain unclear. The neighboring cities of Mainaschaff and Aschaffenburg lie on the Mohan river southwest of Frankfurt am Main.
