A hazardous chemical incident at a cheese plant in eastern New Mexico left 20 workers sickened by toxic fumes on Monday with two individuals in critical condition, authorities said. Toxic fumes pose significant health risks,

Several gallons of acid spilled and mixed with chlorine at the Southwest Cheese factory in Curry County, producing toxic gas and injuring 20 employees.

Ambulances and private cars took 14 of the employees to hospitals in Clovis and Portales. The post said the New Mexico State Police is working with the factory in cleaning the che