Chemical Leak at Günzburg Family Business Leaves Worker Seriously Injured

A damaged cooling pipe caused an ammonia spill, prompting emergency services to evacuate the site and contain the hazard.

A 33-year-old worker was seriously injured during repair work on a cooling system at a family-run business in Günzburg, Germany.
The accident occurred when a damaged pipe released liquid ammonia, which came into contact with the worker's head area.
Emergency services evacuated the building and cordoned off the site while addressing the chemical spill.
Firefighters successfully stopped the leak, ventilated the area, and declared no ongoing risk to human health or the environment.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident.