68 Pounds of Ammonia Leaked Into Air in Milford From Perdue Facility, Several People Transported

68 pounds of ammonia leaked into air in Milford from Perdue facility, several people transported

68 pounds of anhydrous ammonia was released into the air in Milford Saturday morning from the Perdue processing facility, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

Ammonia release leads to emergency crews transporting several workers

Several workers were transported by emergency crews after 68 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia was released into the air at the Perdue Farms Inc., Milford, early Saturday morning.

Emergency Personnel Respond to Ammonia Release from Milford Perdue Plant Saturday Morning

Just after 1 o'clock Saturday morning emergency personnel from Carlisle Fire Department and multiple other agencies were called to assist after a release of 68 pounds of ammonia into the air from Perdue Farms on North Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford. The chemical is considered hazardous by the EPA and incident is under investigation by DNREC. Officials say several patients were transported by EMS to area hospitals. The release was due to a faile…