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22/08/2012
Gas Leak At Dublin Port
A number of premises around a refrigeration company at Dublin Port had to be evacuated this morning following a chlorine gas leak.
Several units of the Dublin Fire Brigade, including the Chemical Response Unit, were called to the scene at 8.30am. The leak has since been isolated.
Bond Rd was closed during the alert and there is no access to East Point from the Dublin Port.
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Several units of the Dublin Fire Brigade, including the Chemical Response Unit, were called to the scene at 8.30am. The leak has since been isolated.
Bond Rd was closed during the alert and there is no access to East Point from the Dublin Port.
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