Monday, May 18, 2015

CARBON DISULFIDE CHEMICAL LEAK IN NORTHERN CHINA KILLS 8, INJURES 2




MAY 16, 2015

Authorities say a chemical leak in northern China has killed eight people and injured two others.

A statement from Yangcheng County in Shanxi province said the carbon disulfide leak occurred Saturday morning at a plant belonging to the Ruixing chemical company.

It says three rescue workers are also under health observation. The cause of the leak is still under investigation.