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Liquid nitrogen overflow reported at WVU, resolved 15 minutes later

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University officials reported a chemical overflow Wednesday morning was quickly resolved.

There were no injuries.

An overflow of liquid nitrogen near Clark Hall was reported at 11:13 a.m. and the all clear was issued 11:28 a.m.

The overflow involved the chemical liquid nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen can cause severe, instant frostbite and permanent tissue/eye damage upon contact.

Normal campus operations have resumed.





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