"A chemical gas reaction occurred at the plant involving nitric acid and another substance, resulting in a violent reaction that instantaneously overreacted, according to Emergency Management Director C.W. Sigman."
"Patients were experiencing respiratory symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, and itchy eyes, as reported by hospital spokesman Dale Witte."
"A shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area and lifted more than five hours later, with all deaths and injuries occurring on the plant site."
A chemical leak at the Catalyst Refiners plant in West Virginia led to two fatalities and 19 injuries, including one critical case. The incident involved a violent reaction between nitric acid and another substance during shutdown preparations. Seven ambulance workers were among the injured. Patients exhibited respiratory symptoms and were treated at local hospitals. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the area but was lifted after five hours. All casualties occurred on-site, and the leak's effects were localized.
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