FEBRUARY 16, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS (KLTV)
Traffic is flowing freely through Mount Pleasant after
police and fire crews responded to a chemical spill in the 2300 block of
Ferguson Road on Monday.
Police say an 18-wheeler spilled hydrogen chloride, a
corrosive chemical, around 5:50 p.m. Police
closed Ferguson Rd. and blocked other roads near the spill as they worked to
contain the small leak.
Several businesses were evacuated and closed as a precaution
according to police.
Environmental precautions:
Cleanup personnel need personal protection from inhalation
and skin/eye contact. Evacuate and ventilate the area. Prevent spillage from
entering drains. Cautiously add water to spill, taking care to avoid splashing
and spattering. Neutralize diluted spill with soda ash or lime.
Absorb neutralized spill with vermiculite or other inert
absorbent material, then place in a suitable container for disposal. Clean
surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Any release to
the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting
requirements.
Dispose of all waste or cleanup materials in accordance with
local regulations. Containers, even when empty, will retain residue and vapors.