Chemical leak in Venlo

A break in a pipeline at the DSM chemicals plant in Venlo led to a chemical gas leak on Thursday lunchtime. Locals were ordered to stay indoors and close their windows, Nos tv reports.


The leak was discovered around 1.30pm. Experts are now trying to identify what chemicals were released, Nos said.

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