In the chemical park Leuna, there was an accident involving hydrogen on August 26, 2024. During a deflagration reaction, there was a loud bang followed by a fire in the morning on the premises of the gas producer Linde.

According to information from a press spokesman, there had previously been a gas leakage from a truck trailer. However, those responsible could not say how the gas cloud was ignited. Injuries were none.

As could be seen in press photos, there were clouds of black smoke, as the tires of the truck trailer and a neighboring trailer had caught fire. The fire was under control by midday.