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23/06/2010
14 People Injured In Chemical Spill
Fourteen people were injured in a chemical incident on the Deeside Industrial estate at around 5am this morning.
An uncontrollable mix of chemicals which produced a toxic chlorine gas caused the chemical spill.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the environmental protection unit from Wrexham attended the incident on the 10th Avenue.
A spokesperson said: "Crews from the Service are trained to deal with this type of incident and we have the necessary resources to ensure that the incident was dealt with professionally."
Three people were taken to hospital and a further 11 people were treated at the scene.
The incident was brought under control by 8.25am.
(CD/GK)
An uncontrollable mix of chemicals which produced a toxic chlorine gas caused the chemical spill.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the environmental protection unit from Wrexham attended the incident on the 10th Avenue.
A spokesperson said: "Crews from the Service are trained to deal with this type of incident and we have the necessary resources to ensure that the incident was dealt with professionally."
Three people were taken to hospital and a further 11 people were treated at the scene.
The incident was brought under control by 8.25am.
(CD/GK)
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