Authorities called to Cass Township for acidic spill

PAHOMEPAGE— CASS TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An acidic spill had multiple crews called out to Cass Township Monday afternoon. Several crews responded to an acidic spill on the 800 block of Keystone Boulevard in Cass Township just before 5:00 p.m. Officials say no injuries were reported, it is unclear at this time how the spill []

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