Name: Dozens decontaminated after mercury spill
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Description: Officials said the risk to the public is "extremely low" after mercury spilled Sunday afternoon in west Houston.

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Officials: Amount of mercury 'minimal' after spill in west Houston, no threat to public

The spill was reported near the intersection of Beltway 8 and Westview Drive.

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