Urgent warning of chlorine leaks at DOW chemical plant in Plaquemine, Lousiana as residents seek shelter and freeway closure

A SHELTER-IN-PLACE was issued for Plaquemine, Louisiana, due to a chlorine leak at the Dow Chemical Plant, police said.

The Louisiana State Police Emergency Services Unit is responding to the incident.

State Police tweeted Monday night that Louisiana Highway 1 is closed in both directions.

The shelter-in-place was on display while the crews assess the scenery.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18300870/dow-chemical-plant-chlorine-leak-shelter-in-place/ Urgent warning of chlorine leaks at DOW chemical plant in Plaquemine, Lousiana as residents seek shelter and freeway closure