Three people die in chemical-related incident on Western Cape farm
Three people have died, and 12 others have been injured in a chemical-related incident on a farm north of Herold’s Bay near George in the Western Cape.
Police say the workers were cleaning a large storage tank containing a mixture of chemicals, including phosphoric acid, when the incident occurred on Tuesday.
Several workers who attempted to assist reportedly suffered inhalation injuries.
Some were treated at the scene, while others were taken to nearby hospitals.
Police have opened an inquest docket, and investigations are continuing.
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