Massive Spill at Morton Salt Factory
When it rains it pours.
ByABC News
December 30, 2014, 4:33 PM
— -- A spill at the Morton Salt facility in Chicago caused a partial wall collapse and an outpouring of salt into an Acura dealership next door.
The building rooftop reads, "Morton Salt, When it rains, it pours."
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Fortunately, no one was injured.
Denise Lauer, Morton Salt Inc. director of communications, said in a statement, "A side wall of our storage facility on Elston Avenue in Chicago collapsed this afternoon, spilling road salt outside of the facility and onto a neighboring property. We are working with local authorities to review and respond to the situation. There are no reported injuries. We will provide additional details as appropriate."
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