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Sulfuric Acid Barge NMS 1477 Leaking; Texas City, TX

Texas City, TX | 2003-Nov-04

Initial Notification: 100,000 gallons of sulfuric acid spilled from a barge that overturned near Texas City, TX. NOAA provided weather.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Chemical
Products of concern:Sulfuric acid
Total amount at risk of spill: 100,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 29° 22.70′ North
Longitude (approximate): 94° 53.60′ West