Gas leak in Mission contained

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MISSION (NEWS1130) – A major ammonia leak caused big problems in Mission this morning.

The accident happened around 3 a.m. at the BC Frozen Foods plant.

“There was a leak from the plant or within the facility. No persons were known to be exposed,” says RCMP Sergeant Shaun Wright.

Hazmat teams were called in from Abbotsford. The leak caused the closure of parts of the Lougheed Highway, the CP Rail line along the Fraser River in Mission, and the river itself.

“Around 7 a.m., the scene was cleared and all traffic was re-opened,” says Wright.

“WorkSafeBC is following up and investigating the cause and circumstances of the leak,” he adds. “There should be no concern for environmental impact or any extenuating exposure.”

No homes were evacuated in the area.

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