NARROWS, Va. (WDBJ) - Six people were injured Thursday morning in an acid spill at the Celanese Corporation chemical plant in Narrows. There were no fatalities, according to the company and the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.

Of the six victims, three are being treated at Carilion Giles Community Hospital; two are in critical condition, according to a Carilion spokesperson. The third is reportedly stable. One more victim was taken to Montgomery Regional Hospital. The other two were not hospitalized.

Approximately 10 a.m. March 20, 2025. “a release of acetic acid vapor occurred in the Cellulose Acetate Unit at Narrows, Virginia, initially causing injuries to six employees. The release has been contained and is confined to the immediate area of the plant within the fenceline; no additional impact is expected,” according to a company spokesperson.

The Giles County Sheriff’s Office confirms, “The incident was contained to the Celanese Plant property and there no longer appears to be any danger to anyone in the area. The majority of emergency personnel have cleared the scene.”

The company says its “emergency response plan has been activated, appropriate agencies have been notified, and we are fully cooperating with first responders who are on scene. All other site employees have been accounted for.”

The company’s priority is “to ensure the safety of our employees, responders, and the local community,” according to the spokesperson.

The cause of the incident will be investigated once the emergency response has cleared.

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