WOLFHEZE – The leaky vessels with a mixture of acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide on the N224 (Amsterdamseweg) in Wolfheze are emptied Sunday morning. A specialist company makes 5,5 thousand liters verified run in a so-called sand wall. When all the drums have been emptied, the assembly is covered with sand in order to neutralize the chemicals.
Because the hydrogen peroxide and acetic acid were reacted with each other is selected for the solution with sand. Earlier seeped about eight thousand liters of the chemical cocktail in the vicinity of the truck into the ground.
Blend
According to the emergency services, the case was now under control. One lane of the N224 towards Arnhem is still closed. The bike path and the park remain closed and are trimmed with ribbons. People should not come here. The chemical mixture is run over it and is still there. Tomorrow will consider how this should be removed.
Health
The substance is a corrosive substance, which can cause nasty burns if it comes into contact with skin. It is used in laundries. The Inspectorate for the Environment is also involved in research and looks at how it is possible that the vessels were reheated. Transport in the truck met the standards, as long as the substance was stable. Now there is no evidence of criminal offenses.
Warning
Residents of the adjacent residential Hazeleger was advised to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed. Nearby is to smell a vinegar-like odor. The warning was withdrawn at 11.50.
Sand
According to fire department spokesman Mark of mushroom there is no danger to public health and the main issue of odors. Initially a specialist company switched to pump the chemicals from small vessels to larger vessels.
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