Nitric acid spill in Christchurch: Five people treated
A 1000-litre spill of nitric acid in the Christchurch suburb of Middleton has been contained.
Source: rnz.co.nz
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Five people treated after inhaling fumes in Christchurch chemical spill
A spokeswoman said more than 1000 litres of the chemical had been spilled. A St John spokesman said five people were treated at the scene and none were taken to hospital. Owens Transport branch manager Nick Max said the yard was evacuated after the spill happened. John Kirk-Anderson/Stuff He said all staff were safe and healthy, but declined to comment further. Nitric acid is a highly corrosive mineral acid, commonly used for producing fertiliser and as an explosive. Inhaling nitric acid fumes can cause immediate lung irritation and pain, as well as shortness of breath, which can last ...
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Nitric acid spill in Christchurch: People assessed for injury
A 1000-litre spill of nitric acid in the Christchurch suburb of Middleton has been contained.
Source: rnz.co.nz
Five people being treated after inhaling fumes in Christchurch chemical spill
Five people have been injured after a spill thought to have been caused by a forklift puncturing a container of nitric acid.
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Five suffering injuries after Christchurch chemical spill
Fire crews including a command unit are at the scene.
Source: newshub.co.nz