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Chemical Leak Reported at Händelö Industrial Facility in Norrköping

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Chemical Leak Reported at Händelö Industrial Facility in Norrköping
Key Points
  • Emergency services are responding to a chemical leak at Händelö industrial facility outside Norrköping.
  • The alarm came in just before 11:00 on March 19, 2026, involving a leak from a cistern.
  • Rescue services from two stations are on site with chemical divers supporting containment efforts.

Emergency services are responding to a chemical leak at an industrial facility on Händelö outside Norrköping. According to reports, the alarm came in to SOS emergency services just before 11:00 on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The rescue service in Norrköping is currently working to contain the release of a hazardous substance. The incident involves a leak from a cistern at the affected company, which is working to address the situation with support from chemical divers.

Rescue services from two stations are on site at the industrial facility. The exact nature of the chemical substance has not been disclosed, and authorities are assessing the situation. No injuries have been reported at this time.

The incident was first reported by local media around 11:03, with public broadcaster SVT providing updates on the ongoing response efforts. Emergency personnel remain on scene as containment and cleanup operations continue.

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