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Chemical leak shuts down Kellogg Plant

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MARIEMONT, OH (FOX19) -

The Kellogg Plant in Mariemont is shut down this morning after a chemical leak sent two employees to the hospital overnight.

Crews were called to the plant on Trade Street around 1:00 AM Monday. They were able to locate the source of the ammonia leak a few hours later, and all gas has been removed from the lines.

Third shift employees were sent home, while two others were sent to the hospital as a precaution.

It's unclear what caused the leak.

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