Hydrogen sulfide leak from a sewer shaft Thursday in Marchtrenk: Two neighborhood employees came to the hospital and residents within a radius of 100 meters were evacuated. After measurements it was given all-clear – no elevated concentrations.
The alerted fire service noted a high concentration. The substance was olfactory and visually detectable from the affected tract. The fire brigade and the police in Marchtrenk ensured that the surrounding residents were evacuated within a radius of 100 meters. The affected area has been cordoned off.
No elevated concentrations
Two experts from the bureau of the Upper Austrian state government were sent by the BH Wels-Land to investigate the causes. During the on-site investigations, no increased concentrations of the leaked substance could be detected in a new measurement. The lock was lifted around 4:20 PM. Two employees of the municipality of Marchtrenk were taken to the Wels Grieskirchen clinic with a mild sore throat.
Source: Krone
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