Anhydrous Leak Reported In Mercer County

Mercer County emergency responders dispatched to an anhydrous leak over the weekend.  It happened Saturday at the Nutrien fertilizer plant east of Keithsburg. Nearby residents were asked to evacuate as a precaution until the leak was contained. They were allowed to return to their homes a short time later. There were no injuries.  Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Seaton and Keithsburg firefighters responded to the call.