Sulfuric Acid Leak at Industrial Facility: Two Hospitalized, Leak Contained

Industrial Incident Overview

• ⚠️ A sulfuric acid leak occurred at an industrial facility near the Houston Ship Channel.
• 📍 The incident took place at the BWC facility, which handles bulk liquid storage, along Jan Jinto Port Boulevard.

Emergency Response and Casualties

• 🚨 Emergency services responded to the scene just before 2:40 AM.
• 💥 A catwalk structure collapsed, damaging a sulfuric acid line and initiating the leak.
• 🏥 Two people were transported to the hospital for respiratory issues and are reported to be in stable condition.
• 🩺 Approximately 42 other individuals from two docked ships were evaluated as a precaution.

Containment and Public Safety

• 💧 The sulfuric acid leak was contained at some point this morning.
• 🚫 Authorities have confirmed there is no threat to the public.
• 🚢 The Houston Ship Channel remains open and was not affected by the incident.

Ongoing Investigation and Updates

• 🔍 Investigators are working to determine the exact cause of the incident.
• 📰 The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has arrived on scene.
• 🗣️ Harris County Judge Lena Hidalgo is present and expected to provide an update.