At Least Two Dead, Dozens Inured in Houston Chemical Plant Leak
First responders were called to a “mass casualty event” caused by an acetic acid leak at the plant. All those killed and injured worked at the plant.
Loren Elliott via Reuters
Two people are confirmed dead and dozens injuries after an acetic acid leak at the LyondellBasell chemical plant in suburban Houston early Wednesday morning. At least six of the injured were taken to area hospitals with burns related to breathing or coming into contact with the chemical. LyondellBasell officials told local media that the acid is used in food-grade vinegar and is considered dangerous if swallowed or inhaled. It is unclear how the leak happened.
Two people are dead and dozens were injured in a chemical leak at the LyondellBasell plant in La Porte, city officials confirm.https://t.co/KGT7QxONJg
— Charly Edsitty (@CharlyABC13) July 28, 2021
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