Krefeld hazardous chemical truck crash nitric acid leak, Digi Mart USA News (Krefeld, Germany): Hazardous materials alarm early in the morning after a serious truck accident on the A57 in Krefeld. Authorities warn of significant health risks, and some schools and daycare centers remain partially closed, while rail traffic is also restricted.
During the night, a truck loaded with nitric acid overturned. According to the fire department, the highly corrosive liquid is leaking from the vehicle.
The driver was injured and taken to hospital.
Through the Nina warning app, authorities issued the highest warning level, “Extreme Danger.” People in the affected area are asked to go indoors immediately, close windows and doors, and switch off ventilation and air-conditioning systems. In the orange-marked zone, residents are asked not to open windows and to remain in enclosed spaces.
Around 150 emergency personnel are trying to seal the leak and pump the nitric acid out of the truck. Specialized hazardous materials units are also deployed.
According to the fire department, the accident site has been cordoned off within a radius of 1,000 meters.
Nitric acid is a highly corrosive chemical used, among other things, in the production of fertilizers and explosives. If it escapes uncontrolled, it can cause serious damage to health.
Because of the hazardous materials incident, numerous road closures are in effect across Krefeld. Affected intersections currently include Berliner Straße/Linner Straße, Lange and Alte Krefelder Straße/Rundweg Fabritiusstraße, Hausbend/Bruchfeld, Berliner Straße/Vaderstraße, Saalestraße/Emil-Schäfer-Straße, Sollbrüggenstraße/Buschstraße, Carl-Sonnenschein-Straße/Boedikerstraße, Türkenbruch/Bromberger Straße, Glockenspitz/Glindholzstraße, Uerdinger Straße/Nelkenstraße, Nelkenstraße/Dahlienstraße, Hausbend/Rembertstraße, Lübecker Weg/Irmgardisweg, Am Badezentrum/Prozessionsweg, and Mündelheimer Straße/Linner Straße.
Königsberger Straße is closed completely.
The recycling center will also remain closed for the time being. Waste collection and street cleaning are currently suspended, and the service telephone line is not reachable.
