Biedronka store evacuated in Olsztyn due to suspected gas leak

A Biedronka supermarket in Olsztyn, near Częstochowa, was evacuated on Saturday morning following a suspected refrigeration unit failure. The malfunction caused at least eight people to be exposed to carbon dioxide.

Emergency services reported that 57 people were evacuated from the premises. Among those exposed, four individuals—three employees and one customer—reported symptoms including dizziness, pain, and weakness. One patient, who experienced chest tightness, was transported to a hospital in Częstochowa for further treatment. The other three affected women received oxygen therapy at the scene and were subsequently allowed to remain on-site after medical assessment.