Chlorine leak at Râmnicu Vâlcea chemical plant forces evacuation of 260, three hospitalized

A chlorine leak from a compressor at a chemical platform in Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania, prompted the evacuation of 260 people and hospitalization of three. Authorities issued RO-Alert messages for a five-kilometer radius and established a decontamination zone. The incident is contained but raises concerns about industrial safety and potential environmental impact.

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