Sulfuric acid leak at Texas plant sends 38 to treatment after catwalk collapse

Authorities responded to a sulfuric acid leak at an industrial plant on Jacintoport Boulevard early Saturday morning. (OnScene Media)

The Brief

• • Authorities responded to a chemical leak at an industrial plant in Channelview early Saturday morning.
• The Harris County Sheriff's Office said two people were taken to the hospital with respiratory issues and 38 people were treated at the scene.
• The leak happened after a catwalk fell and caused a sulfuric acid leak.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Authorities said a chemical leak at an industrial plant in Channelview sent two people to the hospital and led to dozens more needing treatment early Saturday morning.

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What we know:

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to an industrial plant in the 16300 block of Jacintoport Boulevard around 2 a.m. Saturday after a catwalk fell and created a sulfuric acid leak at the facility.

The Channelview Fire Department and Harris County Hazmat were leading the clean-up efforts.

Deputies said two people were taken to the hospital with respiratory issues as a result of the leak and another 38 people from two ships docked at the San Jacinto Port were being treated at the scene.

The leak did not cause a shelter in place to be ordered. Maj. Joseph Blendermann said only the ships located at the docks were contained.

What they're saying:

"The ship channel is open, there's no threat to the public," Blendermann said. "The only area right now that's contained is the docks right here at Jacintoport."

What we don't know:

The conditions of the two people taken to the hospital are currently unknown.

The Source: Information in this article comes from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

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