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One person hospitalized following chemical spill in McAllen

One person hospitalized following chemical spill in McAllen
19 hours 23 minutes 9 seconds ago Monday, March 17 2025 Mar 17, 2025 March 17, 2025 11:12 AM March 17, 2025 in News - Local
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One person was hospitalized Monday following a chemical spill, according to McAllen Fire Chief Juan Gloria.

The spill was reported Monday at around 6 a.m. in the 400 block of West Military Highway.

According to Gloria, a produce cold storage facility had an ammonia leak on the roof. The facility was evacuated.

One person was transported to the hospital from the scene, Gloria said. Channel 5 News learned the individual is expected to be OK.

The chemical release was cleared by Monday at 9 a.m., according to a news release from the city of McAllen. The spill caused temporary road closures between International Parkway and Ware Road. 

The cause of the leak remains under investigation.

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