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Hazardous Chemical Incident at Iserlohn Train Station Safely Resolved

Firefighters worked through the night to contain and remove the chemical. Specialists ensured the safety of the public.

In this picture we can see the red color old train and a man wearing black color suit, standing at...
In this picture we can see the red color old train and a man wearing black color suit, standing at the train door, smiling and giving a pose. On the right side there is a station shed. In the front bottom side there is red color fire extinguisher.

Train Station Iserlohn Closed Due to Hazardous Chemical - Hazardous Chemical Incident at Iserlohn Train Station Safely Resolved

A hazardous chemical incident at Iserlohn Train Station on Wednesday evening required a multi-hour response from the fire department. The substance, later identified as sodium dichromate, posed no danger to the public according to officials.

The operation began in the evening when the area was cordoned off. Firefighters worked through the night to contain and remove the chemical. The exact name of the specialist company involved in the cleanup was not officially disclosed, but professionals from such firms as VSR Group, MVV Umwelt, or Remondis are typically called upon for such tasks. The large-scale response lasted around three hours before the substance was safely removed.

The fire department confirmed that there was no risk to the population. The chemical, sodium dichromate, was identified and removed by specialists. The name of the exact company involved may be obtained through official channels such as the city of Iserlohn or Deutsche Bahn.

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