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    The document summarizes a nitric acid spill that occurred at a transportation company in Grafton, Massachusetts. Authorities evacuated buildings within a half mile radius of the spill site, including a nearby elementary school, and notified surrounding homes and businesses outside the evacuation zone. Crews were working to contain the vapors by spraying water and specialists from the Department of Environmental Protection and hazardous materials teams were responding. Local officials provided a contact for more information.

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    The document summarizes a nitric acid spill that occurred at a transportation company in Grafton, Massachusetts. Authorities evacuated buildings within a half mile radius of the spill site, including a nearby elementary school, and notified surrounding homes and businesses outside the evacuation zone. Crews were working to contain the vapors by spraying water and specialists from the Department of Environmental Protection and hazardous materials teams were responding. Local officials provided a contact for more information.

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    The document summarizes a nitric acid spill that occurred at a transportation company in Grafton, Massachusetts. Authorities evacuated buildings within a half mile radius of the spill site, including a nearby elementary school, and notified surrounding homes and businesses outside the evacuation zone. Crews were working to contain the vapors by spraying water and specialists from the Department of Environmental Protection and hazardous materials teams were responding. Local officials provided a contact for more information.

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    TOWN OF GRAFTON

    GRAFTON MEMORIAL MUNICIPAL CENTER


    30 PROVIDENCE ROAD
    GRAFTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01519
    (508) 839-5335  FAX (508) 839-4602
    www.grafton-ma.gov

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Date: Friday April 8, 2011

    Time: Approximately 11:15 a.m.

    Event: Nitric Acid Spill – Inside Building – Some vapors are escaping building
    – caused by mixing of chemicals

    Location: Dana Transport


    88 Westborough Road (Route 30)

    Response: Evacuations:
    Dana Transportation Building
    ½ Mile Radius of Event Site
    North Grafton Elementary School – Not within Evacuation District but evacuated
    under an abundance of caution Students being taken to Grafton Elementary
    School
    Homes and businesses in the surrounding area are being notified that are
    outside of the evacuation district

    Containment:
    Water spray to hold vapors
    DEP & HazMat Crews are en route

    Weather Conditions: Winds WNW which is favorable related to surrounding


    structures

    Contact Information:

    Timothy P. McInerney
    Town Administrator
    508-839-5335

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