Mass casualty alert after explosion at Continental tyre plant, Hanover

A mass casualty incident was declared following an explosion at the Continental tyre manufacturing plant in Hanover, Germany, around 10 a.m. local time. Preliminary reports suggest the explosion originated from a boiler on the sixth floor, shattering windows and causing minor injuries to at least two people, with additional assessments for five others. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, where part of the roof caught fire, and the area was subsequently closed off. The incident has drawn comparisons to a recent explosion at BASF’s chemical plant in Ludwigshafen, which injured 14 employees. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the Hanover explosion, while no fatalities have been reported. The situation remains under close observation as updates continue to emerge.