2 killed, 35 injured after chemical leak at oil refinery in U.S. Texas


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  • Saturday, 12 Oct 2024

HOUSTON, Oct.11 (Xinhua) -- At least two people were killed and 35 others injured following a chemical leak of hydrogen sulfide on Thursday at an oil refinery in Pemex Deer Park, about 18 miles east of Houston, Harris County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Friday.

At least one person was transported by helicopter to a hospital.

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