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Chemical leak on B241: Warning for Northeim lifted!
Chemical leak on the B241 near Sohlingen causes safety warnings in the Northeim district - warning has been lifted.
Chemical leak on B241: Warning for Northeim lifted!
On Monday afternoon, January 19, 2026, a warning message reached the citizens of the Northeim district. Like that Göttingen Tageblatt reported that a chemical leaked from a truck on the B241 near Sohlingen. At first it was unclear what substance it was, and the Northeim police announced around 11:30 a.m. that the leak had occurred. The local population was immediately urged to avoid the area, keep windows and doors closed and use the bypass roads.
Fortunately, in cooperation with the Northeim district fire department, which was on site quickly, it turned out that the chemical that had escaped was an additive for creams that was classified as harmless. The responsible authorities were therefore able to quickly cancel the warning.
Fully informed: New warning channels in the Northeim district
The situation sheds light on the new citizen safety measures introduced in the Northeim district. As the HNA reports, the district has now set up a warning telephone through which warning messages about major fires, severe storms and the release of hazardous substances can be accessed. This measure aims in particular to provide better information to older people and people without internet access. District Administrator Astrid Klinkert-Kittel emphasizes that it is crucial to reach all citizens.
The district fire chief Marko de Klein sees the new canal as an important step towards comprehensive population warning. Overall, a diverse warning portfolio is used, which includes television, radio, social media, warning apps such as Nina, Biwapp and Katwarn as well as sirens. The population is encouraged to inform neighbors who do not have internet access about warning messages.
Another success was the rapid and effective response of the emergency services, who were able to neutralize the spilled substance. The through town of Sohlingen was completely closed during the operation, which the residents could easily understand in order to ensure everyone's safety.
In summary, it can be said that the authorities in the Northeim district always strive for the well-being of the citizens through their proactive information and measures. The introduction of the warning telephone is a successful step towards providing quick and comprehensive information, especially in crisis situations.