Hundreds of workers at a Coca-Cola factory have been evacuated following an acid leak at a plant in Kent.
Firefighters rushed to the factory in Sidcup just after 8:30pm on Wednesday, following a leak of hydrochloric acid.
Around 200 people were evacuated from the premises on the A224 Cray Road.
While the leak was isolated some three hours later, firefighters remained at the scene through the night taking chemical readings in the air.
No injuries were reported and responsibility was handed back to onsite managers at 5:30am.
Those living nearby faced disruption, as the road outside the factory was closed in both directions, between Crittals Corner and Sidcup Hill.
Hydrocholoric acid can cause inflammation and erythema when coming into contact with skin in low concentrations, while high concentrations can cause severe chemical burns.
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