In the Straubinger Eisstadion from toxic ammonia. The police more than 200 people, many complaining of respiratory irritation.
At the exit of toxic ammonia in the Straubinger Eisstadion, 14 people have been injured. Nine of them came, according to information from the police to the hospital, she complained of irritated eyes and discomfort in the respiratory tract. Use of forces brought to 118 students and approximately 130 residents. About 60 people have been medically examined.
The ammonia was in the Morning during maintenance work in the stadium – after the first findings of the police from a damaged pipe in the area of the playing surface. The fire Department stated this at half past eight o’clock in the Morning. Perhaps the Vibration of a ice machine had damaged the pipe below the ice surface. In the meantime, the leak is closed again, police said at the lunch. The remaining ammonia should be eliminated, the hall will be aired.
The authorities block the surrounding area of the stadium
The authorities blocked several roads around the stadium and asked the local residents, the Windows and doors to be kept closed. Apartments in the direct vicinity of the stadium were evacuated, about 130 people were affected. The injured, according to police, among other forces, the fire brigade, an employee of the city, with its ice rink and several residents of the lower Bavarian city. Also, some students complained about the complaints, their school was vacated. The fire Department has established stations in the vicinity of the stadium, different measurement to determine the concentration of pollutants in the air.
In the hall contest, the hockey players of the Straubing Tigers play their home games. More than 5800 spectators have there place. The club was promoted in 2006 in the German ice hockey League. Inhalation of high concentrations of ammonia cause a danger to life. It is used as a refrigerant.
editor’s note: an earlier Version of the text, it was said, there are at least 60 people had been injured. This number has been corrected and the police, in the meantime, The number of injured was 14, about 60 people had medically been supplied.
