Bomb squad called to Eudunda museum after hazardous acid donation
A donation of picric acid to the Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery prompted the arrival of bomb technicians to safely dispose of the material.
Historian Samuel Doering discovered a container of picric acid while reviewing items slated for the Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery. The acid, classified as a high-risk explosive, had been transported from Victoria to regional South Australia months earlier. Authorities dispatched bomb squad personnel to the gallery to neutralise the threat. The incident highlights the challenges museums face in handling unexpected hazardous donations.
Why it matters
It shows how unexpected hazardous materials can pose safety risks for public institutions.
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