Emergency
Deadly tornado strikes Val-d'Oise near Paris
A tornado struck Val-d'Oise on Monday evening, killing one person and injuring nine others. The event, occurring around 17:45, caused significant material damage in several towns. It is the first deadly tornado in France since 2008.
Suspected mercury leak at Arlanda handled swiftly
Rescue services were alerted to Arlanda airport on Wednesday evening due to a suspected mercury leak from a cargo plane. The response involved multiple units and chemical divers, but the operation ended shortly after 8 p.m. It turned out to be an old leak from a package in a container, handed over to DHL.
Gas leak in western Stockholm poses explosion risk
Police and rescue services were alerted to a company premises in Barkarby, northwest of Stockholm, due to an ongoing gas leak. Authorities suspect it involves hydrogen gas, which is harmless but carries an explosion risk. No injuries have been reported so far.
Residents escape from burning farmhouse in upper Bavaria
A fire engulfed a farmhouse in Halfing, Rosenheim district, upper Bavaria. Residents managed to escape the building in time and were unharmed. Firefighters are working to control the blaze on the agricultural property.