Nitric Acid Solution Leak of 1 Ton at Jinju Chemical Plant... "No Resident Damage"

Firefighters are neutralizing the leaked nitric acid. (Photo by Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] At around 1:59 a.m. on the 8th, approximately 1 ton of nitric acid solution leaked at a chemical product manufacturing plant in Sabong-myeon, Jinju-si, Gyeongnam.

According to the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, about 1 ton of 68% concentration nitric acid solution leaked from a machine that produces coating agents used in exhaust gas devices.

The Fire Headquarters and others neutralized the leaked nitric acid using sodium carbonate and built a barrier to prevent further leakage.

The Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office collected all remaining solution around 4 a.m. and explained that no harmful chemical substances were detected after measuring the surrounding pollution levels.

The Jinju city authorities confirmed that since the accident site is somewhat distant from the village, no residents reported discomfort such as dizziness or vomiting.

The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident by questioning factory officials and others involved.

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