PHOENIX — A chemical spill at a Reddy Ice facility in south Phoenix led to evacuations and road closures Saturday morning, Phoenix police said.
According to reports, nearby businesses in the area were evacuated, and the roads were closed for several blocks.
Police later confirmed that it was an ammonia leak that led to the closures. No injuries were reported.
The Phoenix Fire Department stepped in to handle cleanup while police closed down the area. Crews have been working to close off the leak and are already seeing lower readings on their meters, a fire department spokesman said.
Drivers can expect traffic restrictions in the area for some time while hazmat crews continue to clean up the location.
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