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Gas pipe gets damaged by excavator

An excavator caused damage to a gas supply line on Brackeler Hellweg at around 10:20 a.m., leading to an uncontrolled gas leak.

SymClub
May 24, 2024
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Dortmund experiences a news story. - Gas pipe gets damaged by excavator

Some construction workers left the scene of an accident, leaving everyone unharmed. The fire department soon arrived, started inspecting the area, and took steps to ensure safety there. Since the affected area was in the street, nearby businesses didn't need to be cleared out.

The gas company took action straight away, measuring the damage and the surrounding area. They first covered the damaged gas line with sand and packed it down, dramatically lessening the risk of any gas leaking out. The machine that caused the damage helped with this.

After making a temporary fix, the fire department could downsize their presence. Now, the gas company is in charge of repairing the pipe, which could take some time. To keep an eye on it, a fire engine will stay at the accident site.

A total of 45 firefighters from Fire Station 3 (Neuasseln), Fire Station 6 (Scharnhorst), Fire Station 1 (Mitte), the environmental service (Eichlinghofen), the NBC explorer from the Aplerbeck volunteer fire department (LZ12), the Asseln volunteer fire department (LZ 24), and the rescue squad were present at the scene.

This text is based on official information from the authorities and was written with AI assistance.

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