Explosion in Leverkusen.
A large cloud of smoke hangs over the urban area above the chemical park.
The warning app Nina was also triggered.
Leverkusen - The motorway has to be completely closed due to the severe explosion.
Dark clouds of smoke can be seen over the city of Leverkusen (North Rhine-Westphalia).
Explosion in Leverkusen: Autobahn A1 - full closure
The A1 motorway is completely blocked in both directions - between the Leverkusen and Cologne-Nord motorway junction, the police say via Twitter.
The full closure therefore also affects the Leverkusen West motorway junction.
"Current deployment of the police ❗ Major damage in the Leverkusen area," tweeted the police.
More information will follow.