Chlorine Gas Leak at Bavarian Water Park Injures Five Workers

A technical error led to a chlorine gas release in a Deggendorf water park, prompting temporary safety measures for nearby residents.

Five employees of a water park in Deggendorf, Bavaria, suffered mild to moderate injuries from a chlorine gas leak and were hospitalized.
The incident occurred when no guests were present, and the facility remained closed for the entire day.
Authorities identified the cause as a technical malfunction attributed to user error, with the released gas amount described as small.
Emergency services, including 150 firefighters, responded, and residents were advised to stay indoors temporarily as a precautionary measure.
The chlorine gas posed no significant risk to the surrounding area, and the safety advisory was lifted by early afternoon.