Hull firefighters return to scene of acid leak at King George dock
by Frances Perraudin from Environment | The Guardian on (#32J9C)
Vapour cloud formed after leak meant emergency services had to return to east of city, but health risk said to be minimal
Emergency crews have attended a large-scale acid leak in Hull, which caused a vapour cloud to form over a dock in the east of the city.
The fire service had initially warned nearby residents to close their doors and windows as a precautionary measure after a tank containing 580 tonnes of hydrochloric acid sprang a leak at the King George dock late on Monday.
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