Mass evacuation taking place after Chemical leak in West Thurrock

Published: 7:12 pm January 6, 2020

Updated: 9:58 pm March 7, 2026

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West Thurrock,Essex, Monday 6th January 2020 A mass evacuation is taking place following a mass chemical spill at a business named as ICL in West Thurrock,

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Emergency services have placed the area in lock down and have made people leave their work placed after a large chemical cloud can be see above the building.

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