1 dead, another treated after hazmat spill in Merced County

  • Source: KFSN-TV ABC 30 Fresno
  • Published: 06/14/2019 12:00 AM

One person is dead and was treated following a hazmat spill in the Los Banos area. It happened around noon in the area of Monroe Avenue and China Camp Road. Crews have not yet given details about the chemical that was spilled in the accident. A total of nine people, including responding deputies and medical personnel, were also treated for exposure. Investigators were on scene for hours, and while deputies aren't releasing the chemical involved just yet, they say it's agriculture related. Joe Gutierrez saw the street near his home blocked off when he came home from work... later learning the news of his neighbor that lives down the road. "It's horrible for the family. The community feels bad. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family," he said. Gutierrez identified the man who died as John Menezes, though deputies have not confirmed that information at this time.



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