In February 2020, a carbon dioxide pipeline in Satartia, Mississippi ruptured, releasing gas that caused panic and health hazards among residents. A strong odor accompanied a green cloud, leading emergency responders to evacuate individuals who displayed symptoms like dizziness and unconsciousness. Many cars stalled, complicating the situation. First responders, equipped with breathing apparatus, rescued affected individuals. The event prompted the Biden administration to implement new safety regulations for carbon dioxide transport, marking a significant policy shift in response to the incident that impacted over 200 residents, with several hospitalized.
On a clear February evening in 2020, a smell of rotten eggs started to waft over the small town of Satartia, Mississippi, followed by a green-tinged cloud.
A pipeline carrying carbon dioxide near Satartia had ruptured, gushing out its contents and robbing oxygen from people and internal combustion engines in cars.
We just piled them on top of each other and got them out because it's debatable if they survived if we waited, said Briggs.
More than 200 people were evacuated, with around 45 hospitalized due to the incident.
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