Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant has killed 2 people, sent 19 more to hospital, officials say
Authorities say a chemical leak at a West Virginia plant has killed two people and sent 19 others to the hospital.
A Kanawha County emergency management official says the leak occurred Wednesday at the Catalyst Refiners plant in Institute, a silver recovery business.
The emergency official, C.W. SIgman, said workers were preparing to shut down at least part of the facility when the leak occurred, causing a chemical gas reaction.
Authorities say seven ambulance workers who responded to the leak were among the injured.
The plant is located about 10 miles west of Charleston, the state capital.
Authorities say the deaths and injuries all occurred on the plant site.
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