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Hydrogen explosion in Austria | 'I live more than 3km away… and the blast made my windows shake'

Tank containing several hundred litres of H2 explodes ‘during testing’ at valve manufacturer’s premises

The aftermath of the explosion at HypTec premises in Styria, central Austria.
The aftermath of the explosion at HypTec premises in Styria, central Austria.Photo: Erwin Scheriau/APA/picturedesk.com
Published 10 August 2023, 08:10Updated 10 August 2023, 11:23
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