Authorities claim that two people were killed and dozens more were injured after a chemical leak broke out at a plant in Texas.
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\nAuthorities claim that two people were killed and dozens more were injured after a chemical leak broke out at a plant in Texas. An acetic acid leak broke out at the LyondellBasell facility in the La Porte Complex on Tuesday morning, LyondellBasell spokesperson Chevalier Gray announced in a statement, according to The Associated Press. Gray claimed two individuals \u201csustained fatal injuries\u201d and four others were burned in the incident, and he Harris County Fire Marshal\u2019s office confirmed that dozens more sustained injuries during the acetic acid leak, The AP reported. City of La Porte and Channel Industries Mutual Aid emergency responders were dispatched to the scene after the chemical leak, The AP reported. Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie Christensen claimed that one of the injured individuals was airlifted to a hospital, while another was sent via ambulance. First responders treated five other individuals on scene, and said they were monitoring others for symptoms that could emerge from exposure to the acid, such as difficulty breathing or chemical burns, according to The AP. \u201cSometimes the terminology in these situations when there\u2019s a leak, you think of something pouring out. A leak could also be something exploded off the top and the chemical came out. So once we get into the investigation, we\u2019ll be able to specifically detail that out,\u201d Christensen stated, the AP reported. The cause of the leak is still under investigation, but the company claimed it is working closely with first responders to ensure everyone at the plant is accounted for. Operators were able to put a stop to the leak, and the company claimed efforts to clean up the plant have begun. LyondellBasell added that they have also been monitoring the condition of the air, which \u201ccontinues to demonstrate no levels of concern for the community,\u201d The AP claimed.<\/p>\n