Chlorine leak at Olympic Park in London, 29 people hospitalized

The London Fire Brigade said that after receiving the notice at around 9:45 a.m. local time on March 23, about 200 people were evacuated from the aquatic center of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (in the east of the city). London, England), which hosted the London Summer Olympics events 10 years ago.

“Due to a chemical reaction, a large amount of chlorine gas was released,” London Fire Brigade said in a statement, asking nearby residents to close their main doors and windows while the building is cleared. wind.

The London Heritage Development Corporation (LLDC), which manages the park, said the area was immediately cordoned off.

London Ambulance Ambulance Service description, case Chlorine gas leak This is a major incident and said they have sent 13 ambulance crews as well as several other teams to the scene. An ambulance brought 29 patients to the hospital and 48 others were assessed and given first aid at the scene.

“The majority of patients reported mild shortness of breath,” London Ambulance said in a statement.

Fire and rescue crews at the scene. (Photo: AP)

The area where the gas leak occurred was sealed off. (Photo: AP)

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