10 Hospitalized Following Chemical Leak in Duson, State Police Say
Investigators say a valve malfunction involving boron trifluoride caused the leak, and officials said all injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
- On Tuesday, a Boron Trifluoride leak at FIBA Technologies in Duson hospitalized 10 people shortly after 7 a.m. at 245 Lexington Drive in Lafayette Parish.
- Investigators determined a "valve malfunction" caused the chemical release, which prompted widespread evacuations throughout the industrial area.
- Those hospitalized include three first responders, six FIBA employees, and one employee from a nearby business, all listed in stable condition with non-life-threatening skin and respiratory irritation.
- Authorities lifted all evacuation and shelter-in-place orders by 8 a.m. after hazardous materials crews contained the incident, confirming no ongoing threat to the public.
- Louisiana State Police continues to lead the investigation as Duson Police Chief Kip Judice thanked the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office and Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office for their emergency assistance.
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