Use in Lahnstein: Deflagration at a specialty chemicals company - no danger

A deflagration at a specialty chemicals company in Lahnstein triggered a major operation. The police said it is not yet known why the explosion occurred during production.

The factory fire brigade and other emergency services were on site. The latter were called as a precaution because the water supply next to the company premises was limited due to low water in the Rhine. Measurements of the air in the area showed that there was no danger to the population, the police said. Further details were initially not known.