Gehrde (dpa / lni) - A tank truck carrying dangerous goods has overturned in Gehrde (Osnabrück district).

The 64-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer was seriously injured, a police spokesman said on Tuesday morning.

On Monday evening, the truck fell over for an unexplained cause.

Iron fluoride leaked and had to be pumped around.

The salvage work continued into the night.

According to the police, the property damage is estimated at around 300,000 euros.