2 women in critical condition after exposure to hazardous material at Ashdod refinery

Paramedics are attempting to resuscitate two women after they were exposed to hazardous material at an Ashdod refinery, emergency services say.

The women, both factory employees around 50 years old, were found unconscious and in critical condition.

Police say there is no concern at this stage that the hazardous material has leaked outside the factory. Firefighters are continuing to scan the area to rule out any further danger.

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