NARROWS, Va. (WDBJ) – Six people were injured Thursday morning in an acid spill at the Celanese Corporation chemical plant in Narrows.
Approximately 10 a.m. March 20, 2025. “a release of acetic acid vapor occurred in the Cellulose Acetate Unit at Narrows, Virginia, initially causing injuries to six employees. The release has been contained and is confined to the immediate area of the plant within the fenceline; no additional impact is expected,” according to a company spokesperson.
The company says its “emergency response plan has been activated, appropriate agencies have been notified, and we are fully cooperating with first responders who are on scene. All other site employees have been accounted for.”
The company’s priority is “to ensure the safety of our employees, responders, and the local community,” according to the spokesperson.
The cause of the incident will be investigated once the emergency response has cleared.
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