Health Concern At Rustad Sawmill

By 250 News

Nineteen people were taken to Prince George Regional Hospital just before the noon hour today suffering from eye and  skin irritation.  They had been exposed to sulphur dioxide.  The problem lead to the shutdown of  one shift at the Rustad Sawmill on Pacific Street in the BCR site.

The 19  were expected to be treated and released from hospital, and the afternoon shift is expected to go ahead as planned.

The source of the sulphur dioxide has not been confirmed, however there have been suggestions it came from a neighbouring business.

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