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Taunusstein Radioactivity Scare Ends With No Hazard Detected

A report of a possibly radioactive bag prompted a major multi-agency deployment.

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Feuerwehreinsatz in Taunusstein wegen unbekannter Chemikalie, Straßen gesperrt.

Overview

  • Authorities conducted five hours of measurements with up to 200 police, fire, and rescue personnel and found no dangerous substance.
  • Streets in the Neuhof district were cordoned off and nearby homes were cleared as a precaution, with residents cared for at a local assembly point.
  • Specialized teams from the Hessisches Landeskriminalamt assisted the on-site assessments.
  • The 41-year-old who raised the alarm was found to be in a psychological crisis and was taken to a specialist clinic.
  • Some reporting stated residents were told to remain indoors, though county officials described precautionary evacuations.