At around 2:30 p.m. today (Nov. 3), a nitric acid leakage accident occurred at a semiconductor component manufacturing plant in Danwon-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi Province.

The fire authorities rushed to the scene with 13 pieces of equipment and 28 personnel to take safety measures after receiving a report from a factory official stating, "Nitric acid was spilled while being moved by a forklift."

No casualties have been reported so far.

The city of Ansan sent out an emergency text message asking nearby residents to close their windows and vehicles to take detours.

Police and fire authorities plan to investigate the exact amount leaked and the cause of the accident as soon as safety measures are completed.

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