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One of 192's tank cars (loaded with 90 short tons (82 t) of chlorine) ruptured, releasing about 60 tons of the gas. About 30 percent of the load was recovered by industrial responders. Nine people died (eight at the time of the crash, one later as a result of chlorine inhalation), and at least 250 people were treated for chlorine exposure.
A chlorine gas leak at Grand Canyon National Park’s main water supply has forced park officials to close all inner canyon corridor trails until further notice.
Chlorine gas poisoning is an illness resulting from the effects of exposure to chlorine beyond the threshold limit value. Acute chlorine gas poisoning primarily affects the respiratory system , causing difficulty breathing, cough, irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, and sometimes skin irritation .
All lanes were closed to traffic for hours after a chemical leak at a nearby plant.
‘Any time I hear about an easement with somebody digging in the ground, I get heartburn, I get agita and I get headaches. That’s before we even approve it.’
June 28 – United States – Macdona, Texas, near San Antonio: Four people died and 51 were injured after a Union Pacific train failed to stop at a signal and collided with another train, causing chlorine gas to leak out of a train car. Among the dead were the UP driver and two residents.
Chlorine gas is toxic to humans. When inhaled and mixed with moisture within the human body, it creates hypochlorous and hydrochloric acid, both which can create oxygen free radicals that break down cell walls in the pulmonary system, which can lead to irritation under mild exposure, but can be as toxic to create pulmonary edema, acute respiratory distress syndrome, chronic respiratory ...
A gas leak at a South Carolina BMW facility sent 10 workers to the hospital. Here’s what to know. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...