‘Emergency alarm blares’ & locals told ‘shut all windows & doors’ as cops rush to leak at chemical plant in Barry
RESIDENTS have been told to ‘stay indoors’ as cops and firefighters probe a chemical leak at a nearby plant.
An emergency alarm blared nearby the Dow Corning plant South Wales before fire rescue crews scrambled to the scene this evening.
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Residents were also understood to have received an urgent text alert warning them of a “major emergency” at the plant after a “chemical release”.
South Wales Police urged locals living near the site to keep their windows and doors shut as a “precaution”.
Those in the Sully and Penarth areas have also been affected.
The cause of the leak is under investigation.
South Wales Fire and Rescue have now said: “Dow Corning, Barry have now given an ALL CLEAR.
“We would like to thank residents in the area for their cooperation.”
A force spokesperson said earlier: “Please be advised that there has been a chemical leak at Dow Corning in Barry and residents in the Dinas Powys, Sully and Penarth areas are advised to close doors and windows as a precaution while the matter is being dealt with.”
The chemical plant has produced silicone since 1952 and it currently employs around 630 people.
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