Overview

• During Friday maintenance of deep-freeze equipment, carbon dioxide escaped into the sales area of the Bad Salzdetfurth supermarket.
• Firefighters ventilated the premises immediately and reopened the store after confirming air quality levels.
• Approximately 15 customers, store employees and maintenance workers were examined at local hospitals and found to have elevated blood CO₂ levels.
• Local police have launched a criminal investigation for suspected negligent bodily harm to determine the leak’s cause and responsible parties.
• Key technical details such as the total volume of CO₂ released and whether safety protocols were followed remain under review.