Eight people hospitalised after ammonia leak at Timaru factory

Thursday 20 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 21 Feb 2025, 8:05am

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About eight people were taken to hospital following an ammonia leak at a factory on Meadows Road in Washdyke on Thursday night. Fire and Emergency crews responded to the scene around 9.35pm to manage the leak and provide oxygen to those affected.

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1. 1NewsThu 20 Feb 2025, 11:25pm

   10 people being assessed after ammonia leak in Timaru (opens in new tab)

   • Nine transported to hospital after ammonia leak in Timaru (opens in new tab) Thu 20 Feb 2025, 11:25pm
2. RNZFri 21 Feb 2025, 6:19am

   Several need hospital treatment after gas leak near Timaru (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via StuffFri 21 Feb 2025, 7:13am

   People taken to hospital after ammonia leak at Timaru factory (opens in new tab)

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4. NZ HeraldFri 21 Feb 2025, 8:05am

   Timaru factory gas leak puts 8 in hospital after ammonia exposure (opens in new tab)