Sulfuric Acid Spill

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By KULR Staff

Story Published: Jul 1, 2009 at 5:35 AM MST

Story Updated: Jul 1, 2009 at 5:35 AM MST

LAUREL - Some tense moments in Laurel Tuesday night after a sulfuric acid spill at the Montana Rail Link railyards.

Laurel Police Officer Stan Langve says it happened around 9:30 Tuesday night when workers were trying to connect two rail cars. Sulfuric acid spilled during the process injuring two workers who were transported to Billings for treatment.

No evacuations were issued and authorities say the spill was contained without threatening the surrounding area.

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