2 dead, 30 hospitalized after chemical leak at LyondellBasell facility in La Porte, officials confirm
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Officials provide update following deadly chemical leak at LyondellBasell facility in La Porte
LA PORTE, Texas – Two people are dead and 30 people are in the hospital following a chemical leak at the LyondellBasell Industries in La Porte, the city’s Office of Emergency Management confirmed Tuesday.
Crews responded to reports of an incident at LyondellBasell Industries, which is located at 1515 Miller Cut-Off Rd., around 7:35 p.m.
During a news conference Wednesday morning, officials said two people died at the scene and 30 people were hospitalized. The current conditions of employees who were hurt and/or went to the hospital are unknown at this time. All employees working in the acetyls unit were accounted for, according to officials. Part of the unit was shut down and planned maintenance was underway when the incident occurred, according to officia
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