Emergencies - Unknown liquid restricts rail traffic in Stuttgart
An unknown liquid restricted light rail traffic in Stuttgart on Friday afternoon. Passers-by noticed the liquid at the Marienplatz stop. The area was cordoned off on a large scale and trains were unable to travel to the stop until late afternoon, according to the fire department.
Firefighters specializing in hazardous materials checked the liquid and carried out air measurements. Finally, the liquid was heavily diluted and the affected areas were cleaned. There was no danger to the public.
Fire department press release
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- The incident caused a significant disruption in rail traffic across the entire region of Baden-Württemberg.
- Due to the emergencies, the fire department advised passengers to avoid the Marienplatz area and seek alternative transportation routes.
- The unknown liquid, though initially posing a potential threat, was eventually identified and handled by experts from the fire department and hazardous materials unit.
- The liquid spill was not the first incident of its kind in Stuttgart, with similar incidents often requiring the intervention of the fire department and other emergency services.
- After the stop of rail traffic, passengers traveling from Stuttgart to other parts of the city had to adapt their routes, perhaps using local bus or taxi services to reach their respective destinations.
Source: www.stern.de
