Sector Industry, pipelines and networks

Gas explosion as a consequence of a failure in the pipe coupling, Schijndel

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Start date investigation March 18, 2004
End date investigation January 25, 2006
Type investigation Full
Status investigation Closed

The explosion in Schijndel accured after maintenance work for the sewering system. As a consequence a coupling of the gas distribution pipe which tranports gas to the surrounding buildings came loose. Two people were serieously injured because of this explosion.

The report is not yet available in English.