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2 dead, at least 35 injured after chemical release reported at refinery in Deer Park, officials say
DEER PARK, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities have confirmed that two people died and at least 35 were injured after a chemical leak at a Pemex facility on Thursday evening.
Officials with the Pemex facility at 5900 Highway 225 told ABC13 at about 6:18 p.m. that they were "dealing with an emergency" that began at 4:40 p.m., according to a statement issued hours later.
The chemical, hydrogen sulfide, is a colorless gas known for its pungent "rotten egg" odor at low concentrations. It is extremely flammable and highly toxic and can cause mild headaches, eye irritation, unconsciousness, and death-- even at low concentrations.
In a press conference Thursday night, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said authorities are working to learn if there are any more deaths.
https://abc13.com/post/deer-park-pemex-facility-is-emergency-situation-involving-life-flight-officials-say/15414117/