Deadly chemical in play area.A CHEMICAL drum found on a grassed area where children were playing sparked an emergency. Firefighters wearing protective suits were scrambled scram·ble v. scram·bled, scram·bling, scram·bles v.intr. 1. To move or climb hurriedly, especially on the hands and knees. 2. to deal with the five gallon drum which was labelled as Hydrochloric Acid hydrochloric acid: see hydrogen chloride. hydrochloric acid or muriatic acid Solution in water of hydrogen chloride (HCl), a gaseous inorganic compound. . Police raised the alarm shortly before 8pm last night when they came across the drum between houses on Hunter Street Hunter Street can refer to:
The area was cordoned off and the drum was put in an oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. container ready for safe disposal. It is not known how the drum ended up on the grassed area or if the liquid inside contains Hydrochloric Acid. Fire chiefs say the label suggests it was and tests will be carried out today. The chemical is dangerous, particularly in its concentrated form. It can cause serious burns and can be fatal if swallowed. |
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