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Gas leak in Oklahoma – hundreds evacuated

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the city of Weatherford in the US state of Oklahoma after a leaking tanker truck spewed a cloud of anhydrous ammonia gas into a hotel parking lot.

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The leak occurred late Wednesday evening local time.

People in the area had difficulty breathing and at least 36 people were taken to hospital, according to authorities.

At least 500 people were in a shelter on Thursday morning and several residences and schools are closed.

Anhydrous ammonia in liquid or gaseous form can cause burns.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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