Friday, August 21, 2015

Ammonia leak in Olhão because eight wounded – News Journal

The captain of the port of Olhão, Nunes Ferreira, told Lusa that when the incident occurred employees “soon realized the actions provided for in security protocols, the afastarem- is the place. “

Upon arrival, firefighters tried to contain the leak soon, but in operations seven corporate elements and a military GNR were wounded, although they are “already all out of danger,” said the harbor master.

The official stated that one of the elements was injured by contact with the chemical and the other by inhalation .

Nunes Ferreira said that “there is still ammonia in the air,” but stressed that “flight is contained” and public safety “is guaranteed” because the authorities have raised a perimeter of 100 meters around the location, away from which there is no danger to people.

At about 23:00 hours the security perimeter had been raised, said the captain of the port of Olhão. “People are already allowed to get their cars,” he added.

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