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Phoron Exposure at Langenzenn DHL Center Sends 15 to Hospital

Investigators are probing how the crystalline solvent entered the DHL center after ruling out malicious intent.

Einsatzkräfte helfen einem Kollegen aus seiner Schutzkleidung neben einem Dekontaminationszelt auf dem Gelände eines DHL-Verteilerzentrums in Langenzenn bei Nürnberg.

Overview

  • Fifteen employees at the Langenzenn distribution center suffered skin, eye and respiratory irritation on June 6 after coming into contact with Phoron.
  • Fire and police hazardous materials teams evacuated the facility and set up a decontamination shower to remove any chemical residues.
  • Laboratory tests confirmed the irritant was Phoron, a crystalline solvent consistent with the symptoms reported by staff.
  • Police have concluded the exposure was accidental and believe the substance originated at an unknown location rather than being sent to cause harm.
  • The probe into how Phoron entered the center remains ongoing, and authorities say there is no threat to the wider public.