At least 12 people have been injured after white powder was reportedly found on a suspicious package at a German DHL distribution centre.
Emergency services were scrambled to the warehouse in Langenzenn, Burggrafenhof district, on Friday morning after several workers fell ill.
Seven employees have been rushed to hospital and others were treated at the scene, police told local media outlets.
Officers said the the operation involved a hazardous materials incident and was attended by 100 emergency personnel.
Several mail center employees reportedly came into contact with an unknown white powder through a package.
The substance was found on the outside of the parcel and allegedly caused irritation.
A local fire department immediately set up a decontamination site at the scene and the distribution centre was evacuated.
At least 12 people have been injured after white powder was reportedly found on a suspicious package at a German DHL distribution centre (stock image)
Emergency services were scrambled to the warehouse in Langenzenn, Burggrafenhof district, on Friday morning after several workers fell ill (stock image of Langenzenn)
Emergency services are trying to contact sender of the package, but have so far had no success.
A large number of emergency personnel, including hazardous materials teams and a rescue helicopter remain at the scene.
The public have been asked to avoid the area until the all-clear is given.
A spokesperson for the Central Franconia Police Headquarters confirmed: ‘Hazardous materials teams from Erlangen and Greding are on site.
‘The affected people are being cared for by firefighters.’
This is a breaking news story, more to follow.
