Gas leak at Louisiana plant leaves 10 hospitalized, evacuation ordered

On 2026-05-06, a toxic gas leak at an industrial plant in Duson, Louisiana, hospitalized at least 10 people and prompted evacuation and confinement orders in nearby areas. Authorities later said the orders were lifted after determining there was no persistent threat to the community. Officials said they were still investigating the cause and that no major structural damage or significant environmental impacts had been reported.