Six died by asphyxiation following Jan. 28 Foundation Food Group leak, autopsies reveal - Gainesville Times

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Six died by asphyxiation following Jan. 28 Foundation Food Group leak, autopsies reveal

People gather Jan. 30, 2021, in front of wreaths placed outside Foundation Food Group in memory of six killed when liquid nitrogen leaked at the Gainesville plant Jan. 28. The vigil was organized by the Latinos Conservative Organization and included prayers from several local pastors and others. - photo by Shannon Casas

01302021 VIGIL 5.jpg — People gather Jan. 30, 2021, in front of wreaths placed outside Foundation Food Group in memory of six killed when liquid nitrogen leaked at the Gainesville plant Jan. 28. The vigil was organized by the Latinos Conservative Organization and included prayers from several local pastors and others. - photo by Shannon Casas

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has determined all six workers killed in the Jan. 28 Foundation Food Group leak died by asphyxia from liquid nitrogen exposure, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.