26/01/2016

Three People Receive Hospital Treatment Following Ammonia Spill In L'Derry

Three people have been taken to hospital following an ammonia spill at Ballyrashane Creamery in L'Derry.

Emergency services attended the scene at Creamery Road on Monday morning.

A leak was isolated and a second leak was also discovered. It has since been isolated.

Fire crews have left the scene and said there was no immediate risk to life or property.

The victims' injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

(CD/LM)

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