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Three injured, two seriously, in nitric acid explosion in Tarragona
An explosion at the Faculty of Chemistry in Tarragona has left three people injured, two of whom are in serious condition. The university has not been evacuated.
This morning, an explosion occurred in a laboratory at the Faculty of Chemistry of the Rovira i Virgili University in Tarragona, resulting in three injured individuals, two of whom are seriously hurt. According to the Sistema d'Emergències Mèdiques (SEM), ambulances have been dispatched to the scene to assist those affected.
The incident happened during the handling of chemical substances. Authorities quickly mobilized, including medical personnel and specialized units from the Bombers de la Generalitat, who are working at the site.
So far, it has been confirmed that the university campus has not been evacuated. Seven units have been sent to the location to ensure safety and manage the emergency.
According to various sources, the Bombers are operating with a team of seven ground units and the Incident Support Group, which handles situations involving chemical risks.
The situation is still being assessed, and authorities are on-site to determine the precise causes of the explosion and ensure there are no further risks to the community.