Lorry carrying hydrochloric, nitric acid overturns


MACHANG: A lorry carrying 34 drums of acid skidded and overturned causing spillage of the hazardous chemical at Jalan Machang-Kota Baru in Kampung Bukit Belah here.

Machang Fire and Rescue Department Operation chief Senior Superintendent Mohd Sabri Ismail said during the 6.30am incident, 20 drums of hydrochloric acid and 14 drums of nitric acid littered the road.

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