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Leaking combat gas at Säpo's headquarters
Published 24 February 2024 at 07:34
DOMESTIC. Healthcare is on standby in Stockholm after an alarm about a mysterious gas leak in connection with the Security Police's headquarters in Solna. Several healthcare resources have been sent to the scene, Region Stockholm writes on its website.

Seven people, including several security police, have been taken to hospital in connection with the incident, reports TV4 Nyheterna and Aftonbladet.

"The cause of the release is still unclear," writes the region.

According to Expressen, sensors on the building's roof have detected the chemical warfare gas phosgene.

A total of 500 people have been evacuated from the premises.

Neighbors in the area are asked to keep windows closed.