Acid Scare Shuts Down South Yorkshire Station
Woman Dumps Flask of Hydrochloric Acid on Platform
A tense drama unfolded at a South Yorkshire train station on Friday, March 18, around 5.30pm. A woman stepped off a train and casually dropped a flask filled with hydrochloric acid into a bin on the platform.
Two Men Open Poisonous Flask – Strong Smell Forces Evacuation
Two unsuspecting men picked up the flask and opened it, releasing a powerful, noxious chemical smell. The dangerous fumes forced the immediate evacuation and closure of the station for several hours while emergency services scrambled to contain the hazard.
Police Hunt Woman Behind Acid Dump
The British Transport Police urgently need your help. If you recognise the woman or have any information, text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 475 of 18/03/22. You can also report anonymously on 0800 555 111.
