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2 workers killed at Houston-area chemical plant

Witnesses told authorities the men went into a tank to clean and were overcome by fumes

PASADENA, Texas — Two people were found dead at a Pasadena chemical plant overnight, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Gonzalez said the workers were found dead at a plant in the 5100 block of Underwood Road.

Witnesses told authorities the men went into a tank to clean and were overcome by fumes around 1:30 a.m. Saturday.

They were both pronounced dead at the scene.

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