Chemical Scare Closes Salzburg Rail Station Temporarily
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Chemical Scare Closes Salzburg Rail Station Temporarily
Rail traffic at Salzburg's main station was temporarily halted after a chemical leak from a freight train. The closure lasted an hour and 20 minutes. Despite reopening, delays and cancellations are expected until late evening. Salzburg, a key international rail hub near the German border, was affected.
Austrian authorities have informed the public that, although traffic has now been restored, delays are inevitable in the coming hours.
Salzburg main train station is completely closed today
Salzburg main station closed after dangerous chemical sodium methylate leaked from a freight car
Sodium methylate has left a freight wagon at Salzburg Central Station. The operation could be resumed after a good 90-minute lock. There are no reports of injuries.
At a freight wagon at the main train station in Salzburg, combustible pollutants were released. The affected railway tracks were temporarily blocked.
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