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An explosion at a chemical plant in Yazoo City, Mississippi, caused an ammonia leak and a large plume of yellow smoke, prompting evacuations and shelter-in-place orders. No injuries have been reported, and emergency responders are monitoring air quality to ensure public safety.
An explosion at CF Industries' chemical plant near Yazoo City, Mississippi, caused an ammonia leak and prompted evacuations, but no injuries were reported. Emergency responders are managing the situation, and air monitoring is ongoing to ensure public safety.
A large explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour plant in Louisville's Clifton neighborhood has resulted in at least six hospitalizations and concerns over an ammonia leak. The blast, which was heard miles away, has led officials to evacuate a two-block radius and advise those within a mile to shelter in place. Several buildings, including a nearby café and restaurant, suffered damage. Emergency responders have set up a triage area, and some individuals are reported missing or trapped inside the plant.
Eleven people were hospitalized after being exposed to high levels of ammonia at an industrial facility in Buena Park, California. The facility was quickly evacuated, and the cause of the leak has not been released. Ammonia exposure can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, throat, and lungs, and can be potentially fatal in high concentrations.
The Illinois State Police have identified a vehicle and driver suspected of being involved in the deadly HAZMAT disaster in Teutopolis. The investigation revealed that the driver possibly passed a tanker truck, causing it to swerve and crash. Half of the anhydrous ammonia inside the tank leaked out, resulting in five deaths and seven injuries. State Police released video footage and received information from the community, leading to the identification of the driver. The investigation is ongoing.
Five people were killed and five others injured in a semi-truck crash near Teutopolis, Illinois, which caused an ammonia leak and prompted the evacuation of hundreds of residents. The crash occurred when the tanker truck driver attempted to avoid another vehicle, causing the tanker to roll over and compromise the tank. Approximately 4,000 gallons of ammonia were released. The NTSB is investigating the crash and focusing on the crash-worthiness of the tanker and the routing of hazardous materials. The preliminary report is expected within 30 days.
Five people were killed and five were seriously injured after a truck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia overturned in central Illinois, causing a toxic substance to leak and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents. The victims included three from the same family and two adult motorists from out of state. Emergency crews worked overnight to control the leak and residents were allowed to return home after testing confirmed the area was safe. The National Transportation Safety Board will review the crash. Anhydrous ammonia is used as a fertilizer and refrigerant, and incidents involving its release have caused injuries and fatalities in the past.
A truck accident in Teutopolis, Illinois, resulted in multiple deaths and an ammonia leak, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of residents. The truck, carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia, overturned and spilled more than half of its 7,500-gallon load. Five people were killed, including three from the same family, and five others were seriously injured. Emergency crews worked to control the toxic substance and struggled with shifting winds. The National Transportation Safety Board will review the crash, and private and federal environmental contractors are en route to assist with cleanup.
A semitruck carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia overturned in Illinois, causing five fatalities and an evacuation of 500 residents due to an ammonia leak. Another five people were hospitalized. The NTSB is investigating the crash, which involved multiple vehicles. Effingham County officials described the situation as "very serious" and "fluid." The leak has been partially patched, but approximately 4,000 gallons of ammonia have been released.
Multiple fatalities have been reported after a semi-truck carrying anhydrous ammonia crashed in Effingham County, Illinois. The crash resulted in an ammonia leak, leading to the evacuation of parts of Teutopolis. Emergency crews are working to contain the leak, and an evacuation order remains in place. Anhydrous ammonia is a highly concentrated form of ammonia that can cause severe irritation and burns. Effingham County has an estimated population of about 34,000.
At least five people have died and multiple fatalities have been reported after a crash involving several vehicles and an ammonia leak in Effingham County, Illinois. The crash occurred on I-70 eastbound near the Montrose area, causing traffic to be rerouted. An additional wreck on Highway 40, east of Teutopolis, involved multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck leaking anhydrous ammonia. As a result, a one-mile radius around the crash site, including parts of Teutopolis, has been evacuated. Effingham County Coroner Kim Rhodes confirmed one fatality and five people with unknown injuries have been flown out from the scene. The cause of the crash and ammonia spill is still unknown.
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted after an ammonia leak at Thompson Packers in Slidell, Louisiana prompted an evacuation of the facility. The leak has been contained to the building, and first responders have set up appropriate measures. Residents in the area were advised to take shelter, and streets were blocked off by law enforcement. Responders are still working the scene, and people are advised to avoid the area.