Toxic Gas Leak at Keelung Port West 20th Wharf, Emergency Lockdown and Work Suspension
A container loaded with toxic chemical gas 'chlorosulfonic acid' leaked at the dangerous cargo area of Keelung Port's West 20th Wharf early this morning. The site has been sealed off and operations suspended. No casualties reported.
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- 📰 Published: June 11, 2026 at 12:16
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(Central News Agency reporter Shen Rufeng, Keelung, 11th) A container loaded with the toxic chemical gas 'chlorosulfonic acid' leaked for unknown reasons early this morning at the dangerous cargo container area of Keelung Port's West 20th Wharf. The scene has been cordoned off and personnel access is restricted. No casualties have been reported, and operations at West 20th Wharf have been suspended. The cause of the leak is under investigation.
At 5:15 AM, the Keelung Harbor Police Corps of the National Police Agency, Ministry of the Interior, discovered an unknown gas leak from a chemical tank during a patrol. They immediately notified the Keelung Harbor Fire Brigade of the Fire Department and the Ministry of Environment, and contacted the container company leasing this wharf.
After an investigation by relevant authorities, it was found that the container was loaded with the toxic chemical gas 'chlorosulfonic acid'. Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), harbor police, and firefighters immediately activated emergency response mechanisms, expanded the scene lockdown, strictly controlled the entry and exit of people and vehicles, and completely suspended all operations at West 20th Wharf. The harbor fire brigade also urgently notified the Executive Yuan's Toxic Chemical Disaster Response Center to dispatch support to the scene to prevent the toxic gas from spreading.
TIPC stated that the contents of the leaking container are chlorosulfonic acid (UN number 1754, Class 8, corrosive substance), which is corrosive. At the scene, China Container Terminal Corporation lifted the leaking container from its original storage area and moved it to an open area for isolation and control. Simultaneously, the harbor fire brigade and the chemical professional technical team from the Ministry of Environment, wearing protective equipment, used environmental detection equipment for monitoring and guiding response operations. Upwind and downwind warning zones have been established at the scene, and personnel working downwind have been evacuated to protect workers and reduce the hazard of the accident.
TIPC stated that the cargo owner in this case is Taiwan Chung Hwa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. The company has dispatched personnel to the accident site for subsequent disposal operations and is cooperating with the TIPC Keelung Branch Emergency Response Team to carry out subsequent response and cleanup operations. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150611
At 5:15 AM, the Keelung Harbor Police Corps of the National Police Agency, Ministry of the Interior, discovered an unknown gas leak from a chemical tank during a patrol. They immediately notified the Keelung Harbor Fire Brigade of the Fire Department and the Ministry of Environment, and contacted the container company leasing this wharf.
After an investigation by relevant authorities, it was found that the container was loaded with the toxic chemical gas 'chlorosulfonic acid'. Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC), harbor police, and firefighters immediately activated emergency response mechanisms, expanded the scene lockdown, strictly controlled the entry and exit of people and vehicles, and completely suspended all operations at West 20th Wharf. The harbor fire brigade also urgently notified the Executive Yuan's Toxic Chemical Disaster Response Center to dispatch support to the scene to prevent the toxic gas from spreading.
TIPC stated that the contents of the leaking container are chlorosulfonic acid (UN number 1754, Class 8, corrosive substance), which is corrosive. At the scene, China Container Terminal Corporation lifted the leaking container from its original storage area and moved it to an open area for isolation and control. Simultaneously, the harbor fire brigade and the chemical professional technical team from the Ministry of Environment, wearing protective equipment, used environmental detection equipment for monitoring and guiding response operations. Upwind and downwind warning zones have been established at the scene, and personnel working downwind have been evacuated to protect workers and reduce the hazard of the accident.
TIPC stated that the cargo owner in this case is Taiwan Chung Hwa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. The company has dispatched personnel to the accident site for subsequent disposal operations and is cooperating with the TIPC Keelung Branch Emergency Response Team to carry out subsequent response and cleanup operations. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150611
FAQ
When did this accident occur?
It occurred around 5:15 AM on June 11, 2025.
What is the name of the leaked chemical?
Chlorosulfonic acid.
What is the cause of the accident?
Currently unknown and under investigation.