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04/01/2007
Over 30 burned in Teesside chemical leak
A leak of a toxic chemical at an industrial plant in Teesside has resulted in one person being seriously burned and others requiring treatment for skin burns and breathing difficulties.
One person has been taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, and over 30 others are reported to suffered skin burns and respiratory problems caused by the leak of the toxic substance at the BASF plant near Billingham, Teesside. Nine people have been taken to James Cook University Hospital, while seven people have been treated at North Tees Hospital.
Cleeveland Fire Brigade responded to the scene with a decontamination unit following the leak.
The substance thought to have caused the incident is HMD, which is used in the production of synthetic polymer compounds.
(SP/KMcA)
One person has been taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, and over 30 others are reported to suffered skin burns and respiratory problems caused by the leak of the toxic substance at the BASF plant near Billingham, Teesside. Nine people have been taken to James Cook University Hospital, while seven people have been treated at North Tees Hospital.
Cleeveland Fire Brigade responded to the scene with a decontamination unit following the leak.
The substance thought to have caused the incident is HMD, which is used in the production of synthetic polymer compounds.
(SP/KMcA)
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