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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Breaking: Port Gas Leak
Posted by Greg Hambrick on Wed, Aug 15, 2007 at 9:10 AM
I'm in the throws throes of 10th anniversary coverage, but here's the news as reported by P&C:
The South Carolina State Ports Authority’s North Charleston Terminal, at the end of Remount Road, is closed to all traffic while the North Charleston Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard and a private environmental contractor respond to a leak in a shipment of compressed gas in cylinders.
The gas, which is used in refrigeration, was to be exported to Europe.
There are no reported injuries or environmental pollution from the leak, which was reported before 8 a.m.
Port Police and local law enforcement are assisting with traffic redirection at the intersection of Virginia and Remount. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
UPDATE: Here's the official release:
The South Carolina State Ports Authority’s North Charleston Terminal, at the end of Remount Road, is closed to all traffic until further notice, and all trucks are asked to reroute away from the terminal.North Charleston Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard and a private environmental contractor are on scene responding to a chemical shipment in cylinders, which apparently has a leak.
Exercising caution, officials decided to close the facility pending successful efforts to stabilize the shipment.
Technicians from the product and cylinder manufacturers are en route to assist.
The material, which is used in refrigeration, was set for export to Europe.
There are no reported injuries or environmental pollution.
Port Police and local law enforcement are assisting with traffic redirection at the intersection of Virginia and Remount. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
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