Troublesome Exit of Hazardous Materials from FW Bocholt's Industrial Park Involving Injured Individual
The Bocholt Fire Department was called into action on Friday night around 03:30, responding to a report of a hazardous material leak at a logistics company located within the Bocholt Industrial Park.
The special deployment team (Sondereinsatzteam) of the Hazardous Materials Fire Department from the Bocholt Industrial Park was immediately mobilized to address the situation. They were supported by similarly trained personnel from the fire departments of Isselburg-Werth and Rhede.
An employee at the affected company was injured during the incident. The emergency medical service at the scene was provided by a Red Cross ambulance from Bocholt. The injured person was treated on site by emergency services and taken to Bocholt Hospital for further treatment.
In total, 50 personnel with 14 vehicles were involved in the operation. The firefighters were able to recover damaged containers using chemical protective suits and eliminate the danger.
For further inquiries, the contact person is Michael Burhoff from the Bocholt Fire Department. You can reach him via telephone at 02871 2103-0 or via email at [email protected]. The official website of the Bocholt Fire Department is www.bocholt.de/feuerwehr.
In case of emergencies, the fax number for the Bocholt Fire Department is 02871 2103-555. It is essential to have such vital contact information readily available for such situations. The company involved in the incident immediately evacuated the affected area to ensure the safety of all personnel.
The exact nature of the hazardous material involved in the incident was not disclosed, but the Bocholt Fire Department's swift and effective response ensured that the situation was brought under control. The incident serves as a reminder of the crucial role that emergency services play in keeping our communities safe.
