Forklift Battery Sparks Toxic Gas Incident | Amsterdam News

A forklift battery failure at Van der Sluis in Genemuiden unleashed toxic sulfur dioxide gas, forcing a massive emergency response with ten ambulances, a mobile medical team, and even a helicopter—though it didn’t end up flying. Eleven workers and one firefighter were hospitalized with breathing symptoms, but the public remains safe as outdoor air tests clear. The forklift was removed, and internal checks continue—just another sobering reminder that everyday machinery can turn dangerous in an instant. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36cd79dd8e4e8046