One dead, multiple injured after ammonia spills at Statesville business

STATESVILLE, N.C. — One person is dead and at least two people are injured after a hazmat spill at an industrial facility in Statesville.

There was a large emergency response Friday at Lineage Logistics, located at 3766 Tayorsville Highway, which is about a mile north of the interchange with Interstate 40.

Around 1:53 p.m., emergency crews responded to an ammonia spill at the facility, officials confirmed to WCNC NBC Charlotte.

A sub-contractor working at the facility died. That person's name has not been released.

Multiple other people were treated, including at least two of paramedics.

The website for Lineage Logistics says their Statesville facility stores and ships food.

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