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On July 26, 1993, a railroad car being unloaded at the General Chemical plant in Richmond began to leak. A massive toxic cloud of sulfuric acid soon spread for miles, sending thousands of people for medical treatment. Eventually, 60,000 people would file claims and lawsuits against General Chemical. KCBS Radio anchors Lois Melkonian, Al Hart and Bob Price are heard on this reel of excerpts from the station’s coverage. Reporters on the story included George Harris, Dave Padilla, Bob Melrose and Ron Lyons.
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On July 26, 1993, a railroad car being unloaded at the General Chemical plant in Richmond began to leak. A massive toxic cloud of sulfuric acid soon spread for miles, sending thousands of people for medical treatment. Eventually, 60,000 people would file claims and lawsuits against General Chemical. KCBS Radio anchors Lois Melkonian, Al Hart and Bob Price are heard on this reel of excerpts from the station’s coverage. Reporters on the story included George Harris, Dave Padilla, Bob Melrose and Ron Lyons.
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