GVL Poly Plant in Hesston evacuated again, 6 hospitalized

Emergency crews on the scene Friday afternoon in Hesston-photo courtesy KWCH

HARVEY COUNTY – For the second day in row, first responders were on the scene of Thursday’s chemical spill in Hesston.

Just after 5 p.m. on Friday, GVL Poly of Hesston had to be evacuated after report of a sick employee was made to 911, according to a media release.

Emergency crews transported four victims to Newton Medical Center and two were taken to Saint Francis Hospital.

There was no actual chemical spill located in the plant. First shift workers worked their shift without any incident. Investigators are attempting to find out what may be the cause for this of Friday’s incident.