As a result of the leakage of toxic gas in Brazil, 40 people were hospitalized – BBC

15.01.2016, 03:30

In the southeast of Brazil to Guaruja About 40 people were hospitalized after a leak of toxic gas, according to Associated Press .

According to the local fire department, the cause of a toxic cloud over the city was hit rainwater tanks with an isocyanate of sodium chloride, leading to a chemical reaction.

The incident occurred in the warehouse Logistics Localfrio. The entire staff was evacuated. In the building caught fire, but was quickly eliminated.

The mayor Maria Antonieta de Brito de urged residents to stay at home to eliminate the consequences of the leak. Currently hospitalized 40 people.

Medical Officer told the agency that has spread in the city gas causes irritation to the skin, shortness of breath and fainting spells when released into the lungs.

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