By William Thornton
al.com
GADSDEN, Ala. — First responders are on the scene Wednesday morning at a Tyson Foods plant in Gadsden investigating an ammonia leak.
The City of Gadsden announced through social media that first responders are assisting in the incident at the Steele Station Road plant.
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According to the city, an ammonia leak was reported and contained at the plant earlier this morning.
Gadsden Fire is conducting on-site evaluations. By this afternoon, fire officials said 134 employees were evacuated, and four people were treated at local hospitals for evaluation and treatment.
City transportation vehicles moved employees off site to Church of the Highlands, while police directed traffic in the area.
“We are pleased to report that the leak was contained, and the incident was managed safely through the coordinated efforts of multiple agencies,” the fire department announced.
AMED Ambulance Service, Gadsden Regional Medical Center and Riverview Regional Medical Center, the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office and Etowah EMA assisted.
A Tyson spokesman said the leak “was quickly isolated by our team, and initial estimates indicate the amount released was minimal.”
“Out of an abundance of caution, the facility was evacuated, but there were no injuries. We are grateful for the quick response of the local fire department and EMS.”
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