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Chemical leak at a W.Va. plant kills 2 people, sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say
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Chemical leak at a W.Va. plant kills 2 people, sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say

The Associated Press | Apr 23, 2026, 12:36 AM UTC
The leak occurred at the Catalyst Refiners plant, a silver recovery business. An emergency management official says workers were preparing to shut down at least part of the facility when the leak occurred, causing a chemical gas reaction.