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Pepper spray in Milan metro, CBRN Unit responds

Type of event:
Chemical spill or incident, Disease/Outbreak, CBRN Risk

Victims

Wounded

3

Date

June 4, 2025

What happened

As a precautionary measure, the Milan subway car was evacuated due to the probable dispersion of pepper spray. It led to mild irritation to the mucous membranes of three individuals, including a 3-year-old child. The health workers and the CBRN unit of the fire brigade intervened on the scene. Passengers were requested to exit the vehicle, which was sent afterward to the depot for decontamination. The person responsible for the accident has not been identified.

Where it happened

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