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Liquid fertilizer accident in Marne: truck driver injured, residents in safety!
In Marne, Dithmarschen, liquid fertilizers left on August 12, 2025 in a silo accident. A truck driver was slightly injured, dangerous.
Liquid fertilizer accident in Marne: truck driver injured, residents in safety!
This morning there was an incident in Marne, which caused excitement briefly. During a refueling process on a silo, liquid fertilizer occurred, which led to the use of various fire brigade. At 8:27 a.m. a compressed air hose of a silo vehicle burst and a mix of nitrogen and sulfur came to the outside. Fortunately, the all -clear could be given quickly, since there was never a concrete danger to the residents, informed the news.de about it.
The 59-year-old truck driver from Jessen in Saxony-Anhalt, who was slightly injured in the incident, was on site. An ambulance brought him to the outpatient specialist treatment, while the volunteer fire brigades from Marne, Schalkholz and Neufeld as well as the fire truck dangerous goods from the district of Dithmarschen quickly arrived at the site and secured the situation. Residents were informed about the Nina Warn app and remained confident due to the rapid reaction of the emergency services.
Maximum security for dangerous goods
The security of dealing with dangerous goods is strictly regulated in Germany. Companies that promote such materials must comply with security measures and legal requirements. This applies, among other things, the correct classification of the goods and their suitable packaging, such as the Decra emphasized. The handling of chemicals such as liquid fertilizers also places high demands on the transport and storage conditions. The incident in Marne shows how important it is that such safety precautions are observed in order to avoid accidents and dangers for people and the environment.
The district association of the Dithmarschen district has also received knowledge of the incident and checks the circumstances of the charging process carried out. It remains to be seen which teachings are drawn from this event, but the quick reaction of the fire brigades and the informed residents show that one is well positioned in such situations.