Worker hospitalized after being overcome by chemical in west Charlotte

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A worker was rushed to the hospital overnight after being overcome by a chemical at a west Charlotte business.

Officials told Channel 9 that the worker was cleaning a tank at Express Container Services on Tarheel Road around 3 a.m. when he fell ill.

It was not clear what the chemical was but emergency crews said the worker is expected to be OK.

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