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Fire crews tackle chemical spillage

By Gary Skentelbery on 16th September 2020 9:19 pm News

TWO fire crews were called out earlier today (Wednesday) following a chemical spillage involving a forklift truck in Warrington.

The incident was reported at 15:18 and two fire engines attended – one from Warrington and one from Penketh, following reports of a forklift truck leaking a chemical at the back of a unit on Sankey Street in Warrington.
The leak had come from the truck tipping over.
A cordon was placed around the leak which involved battery acid.
Crews wore a breathing apparatus and used a hose reel jet to apply small quantities of water to the battery acid.
There were no injuries to the driver of the truck.
The scene has been made safe.

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Gary Skentelbery

Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.