Firefighters have been dealing with a Nitric Acid spillage near Heysham Port this morning (12 Aug). Residents nearby were urged to close their windows and doors, and to stay inside.
The leak involved a tanker containing nitric acid on land.
A spokesperson from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said:
"We have six fire engines dealing with a chemical leak at Heysham Port this morning.
"Firefighters wearing gas tight suits have managed to isolate the leak on the vehicle. We are now working with port and haulage officials now to tidy up the spillage.
"People near the port are no longer required to close windows and doors and stay inside."
