A violent chemical reaction at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent about 30 others to the hospital.
Emergency responders were called to Catalyst Refiners, a silver recovery business, just before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
“Officials said two people died and others received medical treatment after a chemical reaction resulted in the release of hydrogen sulfide at Catalyst Refiners in Institute,” WCHS reports.
#BREAKING: Officials say two people have died and 19 others were transported to hospitals following a deadly chemical spill incident in the town of Institute West Virginia. Authorities report that a chemical reaction at Catalyst Refiners led to the release of hydrogen sulfide,… pic.twitter.com/fulghpfpoX
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“We really need prayers tonight coming out of West Virginia for the individuals who lost their lives today and for an individual we know to be in serious condition and for everyone who has been
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