'No casualties' after chemical leak at Tipton factory sees workers evacuated and firefighters called

Crews from two fire stations were called to Aspects Power Coatings Limited on the Coneygree Industrial Estate in Tipton just after 5.10am after reports of the leak, which was found to be on the floor of one of the units on site.

The building was evacuated and a cordon erected while crews worked to remove the leak, wearing breathing apparatus and using an onsite spill kit to absorb the chemicals.

While a cordon remained on the entrance to the unit hours later, the crews were able to hand over the site to the duty manager and leave at 7.04am with no casualties reported.

A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said: "Shortly after 5.10am on Friday, December 13, we responded to a call from Coneygree Industrial Estate in Tipton.

"A fire engine from Dudley and a fire engine from Tipton responded.

"Crews arrived to find a chemical leak on the floor of a factory unit. 

"An onsite evacuation took place and a cordon was erected to prevent people entering the premises. Everyone was safely evacuated and there were no casualties.

"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used an onsite spill kit to absorb the chemicals.

"A handover took place and the site was left with the duty manager.

"We left the scene at 7.04am."

Aspects Power Coatings Limited has been approached for comment.