Texas Chemical Leak: 2 Dead, Multiple Others Injured After Gas Release From Oil Refinery

Police said the leak sent hydrogen sulfide, a potentially toxic and flammable gas, into the air.

Emergency personnel arrive at oil refinery after hydrogen sulfide leaked in Houston on Oct. 10, 2024. KTRK via AP

At least two people have died and multiple others have been injured following a chemical leak at a Pemex oil refinery in Deer Park, Texas, on Thursday, police said.

Up to 35 people at the refinery were treated for exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas. The leak was reported a 4:20 p.m., Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez told a press conference.