2 Dead, 19 Hospitalized in West Virginia Chemical Leak

INSTITUTE, West Virginia (AP) — A chemical leak at a West Virginia silver recovery business on Wednesday killed two people and sent 19 others to the hospital, including one in critical condition, authorities said. The leak occurred at the Catalyst Refiners plant in Institute as workers were preparing to shut down at least part of the facility, Kanawha County Commission Emergency Management Director C.W. Sigman said. GOP delays Earth Day vote on Endangered Species Act Chris Wright retreats on gas price prediction after Trump disagreement The planet is still doing great. It’s the climate cult that’s broken A chemical gas reaction occurred at the plant involving nitric acid and another substance, Sigman said, speaking at a news briefing. He added that there was “a violent reaction of the chemicals and it instantaneously overreacted.”“Starting or ending a chemical reaction are the most dangerous times,” Sigman said. Americans Over 55 Are Ditching Hearing Aids for This New Device Cardiologists: 2 Common Veggies Will Kill Belly Fat Quickly (Try It) When Alone, Wrap Aluminum Foil Around Your Doorknob (Here's Why) Mix Some Salt and Vaseline, Here's Why Why More People Are Turning Their Gardens Into Bird Havens Cesar Millan Reveals What Honey Does To Your Aging Dog If You Get Social Security, Don't Skip This April Benefit Check Dementia and Memory Loss Have Been Linked to a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Looking for an Indestructible Toy for Your Fur Baby