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German Airport Evacuated After Irritant Gas Released Into Air. 68 Injured.

Michael Qazvini

On Sunday, German officials evacuated hundreds of travelers from one of the largest airports in the country after reports of eye irritation and breathing difficulties began circulating. People gathered in the security and luggage-check area of the Hamburg Airport reported symptoms consistent with pepper spray irritation, causing authorities to shut down the airport temporarily.

According to The Washington Post, 68 people were injured. None of the injuries were life threatening.

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