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Leak Forces Slaughterhouse to Close for a Day

Officials say an ammonia leak has forced a beef slaughterhouse in western Iowa to close down for a day.

DENISON, Iowa (AP) — Officials say an ammonia leak has forced a beef slaughterhouse in western Iowa to close down for a day.

A spokesman for Tyson Fresh Meats says the Denison plant is expected to resume operations on Thursday.

The Sioux City Journal reports (https://bit.ly/KmTpFs) that the leak was discovered before Wednesday's production began. Workers were evacuated, and no injuries have been reported.

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Information from: Sioux City Journal, www.siouxcityjournal.com