Matagorda County officials contain hazardous material incident in Sims Lane area

MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas - Authorities have contained the scene of a hazardous material incident in Matagorda County, officials said. 

Matagorda County officials contain hazardous material incident

What we know:

According to authorities, the situation is located east of State Highway 60 at Sims Lane, approximately six miles south of the City of Bay City. 

Officials said the chemical leak was quickly identified and a corrective course of action was implemented. 

Through the coordinated efforts of responding agencies, including specialized hazardous materials teams from Fort Bend County and Harris County, the situation has been stabilized, and the source of the leak has been secured, officials said. 

Authorities stated at no time was the public in danger. 

What we don't know:

Officials did not say what type of hazardous materials were involved. 

No word if there are any injuries.