The Apple Store Apple Store at Leidseplein in Amsterdam was evacuated after an iPad 'exploded', reports AT5.nl.
Employees have immediately placed the iPad in a container with sand. But that was not enough. It soon became clear that three people suffered from their airways. Possibly due to a vapor or irritating substance from the iPad.
The fire department tweeted, "Fire brigade present at incident with mobile device at #AppleStore #Leidseplein. No smoke, but three people with breathing problems. Presumably due to a leaking battery pack. They are checked on the spot."
The store was closed from about 2:20pm to 3:00pm local time.
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Employees have immediately placed the iPad in a container with sand. But that was not enough. It soon became clear that three people suffered from their airways. Possibly due to a vapor or irritating substance from the iPad.
The fire department tweeted, "Fire brigade present at incident with mobile device at #AppleStore #Leidseplein. No smoke, but three people with breathing problems. Presumably due to a leaking battery pack. They are checked on the spot."
The store was closed from about 2:20pm to 3:00pm local time.
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