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Leak At Clarksville Tyson Plant Sends 18 To Hospital, Company Confirms

CLARKSVILLE, Ark. (KFSM) — An ammonia leak at Tyson facility in Clarksville on Monday sent 18 workers on a cautionary trip to the hospital, and one was admitted...

CLARKSVILLE, Ark. (KFSM) — An ammonia leak at Tyson facility in Clarksville on Monday sent 18 workers on a cautionary trip to the hospital, and one was admitted.

The company confirmed the leak at their Clarksville poultry plant Monday morning, causing the building to be evacuated.

A Tyson spokesman said 18 employees were taken to an area hospital "out of an abundance of caution" and one was admitted for observation.

"We're grateful for the quick response and assistance of the local fire department and EMS," the spokesman said.

Pamela Standridge, a Tyson employee who has been working for the company for over 30 years, told 5NEWS some workers eyes were burning and some felt light-headed.

The plant has resumed normal operations on Tuesday, the spokesman said. Tyson told 5NEWS the employee that was admitted to the hospital has been released.

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