1 Killed, 1 Injured in Hazmat Incident at Monroe Avenue and China Camp Road in Merced County
Los Banos Man Dies, Another Los Banos Man Hospitalized after Merced County Hazmat Incident at Monroe Avenue and China Camp Road
Merced County, California (June 13, 2019) – One person was killed and another was hospitalized after a hazardous materials spill outside of Los Banos Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
The deadly incident happened at about 1:00 p.m. in the area of Monroe Avenue and China Camp Road.
Authorities said the spill was some chemical spray connected to farming.
A Los Banos man, who has not been identified pending notification of his relatives, died in the incident. Another Los Banos man was taken to a hospital in Modesto. His current condition was not known.
Six sheriff deputies and two ambulance workers were also transported to a nearby hospital for possible exposure. The deputies and ambulance workers were all checked out and released.
According to the authorities, the spill occurred in a rural part of the county and Los Banos residents were not in danger.
The incident remains under investigation.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the person killed. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult period. We also wish those injured a quick recovery.
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