Petrochemical spill sends 52 to hospital in Fujian

Hose to oil ship ruptured in offloading; patients recovering; cleanup in progress

More than 50 people were sent to hospital in Quanzhou, Fujian province, where almost 7 metric tons of petrochemicals leaked on Sunday, the local government said in a statement on Thursday night.

The 52 patients mainly suffered from dizziness, nausea, vomiting and throat discomfort. Ten required hospitalization, including one who fell into contaminated water. So far, all 10 patients are recovering quickly.