There was an explosion in the chemical park in Leverkusen. The bang could also be heard outside the urban area, the column of smoke can be seen for miles. The fire brigade is on site
The explosion happened in a part where waste is incinerated, according to a spokesperson for Currenta, @CHEMPARK's operator. @KSTA said several nearby major highways had been shut down by police. The German government's civil protection agency warned of "extreme danger
Police: 11:21 am The situation in Leverkusen-Wiesdorf is currently still confusing. We are with many police officers on site and clarify the situation. There are several injured
10:50 am The extent and cause of the explosion are currently not known. The police are on site with many emergency services and clarify the situation
Motorway junction Leverkusen West: full closure; Motorway A1 both directions - full closure (between motorway junction Leverkusen and Cologne-Nord)
12 minute agoPolice said the smoke cloud was moving in a northwestern direction, from the explosion site in Leverkusen toward the towns of Burscheid and Leichlingen
27 minute agoFederal Office for Hazard Protection calls for the highest level of danger for Leverkusen chemical park
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