Hundreds evacuated and 50 injured at Hamburg Airport amid toxic air alert

German firefighters have evacuated hundreds of passengers at Hamburg Airport after 50 people were injured by an unknown toxin that likely spread through the airport's air conditioning system.

Hundreds evacuated and 50 injured at Hamburg Airport amid toxic air alert

German firefighters have evacuated hundreds of passengers at Hamburg Airport after 50 people were injured by an unknown toxin that likely spread through the airport's air conditioning system.

The German news agency, dpa, reported that 50 people complained about breathing problems and burning eyes on Sunday. Fire crews examined them to decide who needed to be taken to hospital.

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