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Honeywell reports leak at Baton Rouge plant

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BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -

Officials at the Honeywell plant in Baton Rouge reported a leak Monday, but said there was no indication of problems for the public.

They said the facility experienced a hydrochloric acid leak just before noon.

Honeywell said emergency procedures and systems were immediately activated.

Plant officials said the leak was quickly contained and stopped.

They added there were no reported injuries and no evidence of off-site impact.

Workers are still trying to figure out what caused the leak and how much of the chemical was released.

Operations have been suspended at the site of the leak.

Officials said a thorough investigation is planned.

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