'Chemical release' at West Virginia facility leaves at least two people dead
NBC News·2026-04-22 23:04
Local officials say that two people are dead and 21 people are hurt. These images show first responders on the scene, some of them in hazmat suits. Authorities say workers were cleaning and decontaminating the area when officials say a chemical reaction happened.>> This has been a really chaotic scene here for most of the day. Uh first responders initially called to this area around 9:30 this morning in Institute, West Virginia. And here's what we can tell you so far.Uh Can County Emergency Management Direc ...