Officials in Georgia said at least six people died and about a dozen people were hospitalized following a chemical leak at a food processing plant on Thursday. A liquid nitrogen leak occurred at the Prime Pak Foods facility at 10 a.m. local time in Hall County, officials told WSB-TV. They said an “explosion” may have occurred. Other reports, including one from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, said five people died and 10 people were injured. The Hall County Emergency Management Department issued a shelter-in-place order for the Lyman Hall Elementary School over the leak. “This step was taken out of an abundance of caution. The leak is contained and not airborne. Memorial Park Highway is temporarily closed while law enforcement and emergency management officials resolve the situation. Please do not attempt to pick up your child as traffic may delay their efforts. All students are indoors and safe. We will notify parents …
At Least 6 Dead, Others Taken to Hospital After Chemical Leak in Georgia: Officials
January 28, 2021
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