Ammo plant production line remains shut down

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RADFORD, Va. (AP) — A key production line remains shut down at the Radford Army Ammunition plant after a chemical leak.

The Army and plant operator BAE Systems had said after Sunday’s incident that they expected operations to return to normal Tuesday, but it didn’t happen. Army spokeswoman Joy Case told the Roanoke Times (http://bit.ly/M6DRZi ) that officials are still reviewing the incident, and it could take several days.

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