Hydrochloric acid spill near Kalbarri and Northampton slows traffic EMERGENCY services have reopened roads in the state's Mid West after 20,000lt of hydrochloric acid spilt at a chemical plant between Kalbarri and Northampton about 8am today. George Grey Drive in Yallabatharra was closed between the Lucky Bay turn-off and the Port Gregory turn-off after the acid spilt from a tank due to a ruptured pipe. Authorities have advised there are still fumes in the area, but there is no imminent threat to the public or environment. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services have advised drivers should close their windows and use internal circulation airconditioning while driving though the area. Sixteen career and volunteer fire fighters from Geraldton, Kalbarri and Northampton are on the scene.