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More than 100 treated after chemical accident in northeastern Kansas : reuters





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More than 100 treated after chemical accident in northeastern Kansas

More than 100 treated after chemical accident in northeastern Kansas
More than 100 treated after chemical accident in northeastern Kansas
A fog believed by authorities to contain chemicals in Atchison, Kansas.Debi Williams/Handout via REUTERSA fog plume believed by authorities to contain chemicals is seen after a chemical spill at a facility in Atchison, Kansas, U.S., October 21, 2016.Courtesy Liz Wagner/Handout via REUTERSA fog plume believed by authorities to contain chemicals is seen after a chemical spill at a facility in Atchison, Kansas, U.S., October 21, 2016.


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Major chemical spill sends dozens to the hospital in Kansas

Major chemical spill sends dozens to the hospital in Kansas
Major chemical spill sends dozens to the hospital in Kansas
ATCHISON, Kan. (KSHB) - At least 52 people have been hospitalized after a major chemical spill at MGP Ingredients Inc. in Atchison, Kansas.PHOTOS: Major chemical spill reported in Atchison, KansasAccording to the Atchison City Manager's Office, sodium hydrochlorite and sulfuric acid were inadvertently mixed together in the wrong holding tank Friday morning, which caused a reaction.The leak started around 8:15 a.m.


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Kansas chemical mishap sends 85 to the hospital

Kansas chemical mishap sends 85 to the hospital
Kansas chemical mishap sends 85 to the hospital
At least 85 people sought medical attention after a chemical spill at a distilling plant that released a noxious cloud in northeast Kansas.The Kansas Department of Emergency Management says the cloud occurred Friday morning when two chemicals were mistakenly combined at the MGP Ingredients plant in Atchison.The department says people were allowed back into their homes after the cloud dissipated a few hours later.


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Spill at Kansas chemical plant causes chemical cloud, evacuations

Spill at Kansas chemical plant causes chemical cloud, evacuations
Spill at Kansas chemical plant causes chemical cloud, evacuations
Hide Transcript Show TranscriptSpill at Kansas chemical plant causes chemical cloud, evacuations Plant produces premium distilled spirits, wheat proteins, starches ShareCopy Link CopyATCHISON, Kan. — A chemical plant spill caused a noxious cloud to form over a northeastern Kansas community, prompting the evacuation of a school and the factory, officials said.Advertisement The spill occurred Friday morning at the MGP Ingredients plant in Atchison, 50 miles northwest of Kansas City.Atchison County Emergency Manager Wes Lanter said "smoke" coming from the plant posed a breathing threat.


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More than 100 people treated after chemical leak in Atchison, Kansas

More than 100 people treated after chemical leak in Atchison, Kansas
More than 100 people treated after chemical leak in Atchison, Kansas
ATCHISON, Kan. - Emergency management said 102 people have been treated after a major chemical spill at MGP Ingredients Inc. in Atchison, Kansas.PHOTOS: Major chemical spill reported in Atchison, KansasAccording to the Atchison City Manager's Office, sodium hydrochlorite, also known as sodium hypochlorite, and sulfuric acid were inadvertently mixed together in the wrong holding tank Friday morning, which caused a reaction.The chemical release occurred at 8 a.m. Friday.


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