Chemical leak triggers emergency in Texas
A chemical accident at Pemex’s Deer Park oil refinery in Texas reportedly resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to five others Read Full Article at RT.com
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Authorities have issued shelter-in-place orders due to a toxic hydrogen sulfide release at an oil refinery in Deer Park
A chemical accident at Pemex's Deer Park oil refinery in Texas reportedly resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to five others on Thursday. Authorities have urged local residents to remain indoors and keep their air conditioners off until an all-clear is given.
The leak was reported around 4:40pm local time, triggering emergency protocols. According to initial reports, a contractor working at the refinery, owned by the Mexican state-owned petroleum company, accidentally opened a line containing highly toxic hydrogen sulfide gas.
Two individuals, including the contractor, are believed to be dead, and at least five more are injured. Authorities have confirmed one fatality, while another victim was seen being airlifted from the scene by a Life Flight helicopter.
