Local

Butler plant acid leak sends at least 1 person to hospital

By Natalie Reid Miller, WPXI-TV

Ambulance Generic An ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency. (MattGush/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

By Natalie Reid Miller, WPXI-TV

At least one person was taken to an area hospital after a reported acid leak at a Butler County plant.

A 911 dispatcher told Channel 11 they received a call from Penreco, at 138 Petrolia Street in Karns City, at around 10:30 p.m. Sunday.

Penreco is a producer of specialty hydrocarbon products, including white mineral oils and petrolatums, that are used in lotions, makeup and wound care products.

The dispatcher said one person was taken to an area hospital. Their condition was not known.

The plant handled the incident themselves and it was under control by midnight, the official said.

We’ve reached out to Penreco for more information.

Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.

Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW

TRENDING NOW:

  • Tractor-trailer rolls over on I-70, hazmat crews called to the scene
  • Chicago Bears moving quickly on Justin Fields trade, could be done next week
  • McKeesport Area School District Stadium temporarily closed after act of vandalism
  • VIDEO:Addiction recovery space in Sharpsburg expands with hopes of reaching more people
  • DOWNLOAD the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts

    • ©2024 Cox Media Group

    0

    Most Read