Several hurt in 'chemical leak' at Moorways leisure centre
Fifteen people were hospitalized for precautionary checks following a suspected chlorine leak at the Moorways Sports Village in Derby. Emergency services evacuated the facility and are currently ventilating the building to ensure safety.
Why it matters
This incident highlights public safety risks associated with chemical management in high-traffic recreational facilities.
Image caption, Emergency services were called to Moorways on Thursday afternoon
Fifteen people have been taken to hospital after a "suspected chlorine leak" prompted the evacuation of a leisure centre in Derby, the fire service said.
Emergency services were called to the Moorways Sports Village and Water Park in Moor Lane, Allenton, at about 13:40 BST on Thursday.
Firefighters from the city and Stapleford in Nottinghamshire remain on site alongside a specialist environmental protection unit from Nottingham, alongside East Midlands Ambulance Service and police.
The brigade said 15 people had been taken to hospital "for precautionary checks".
The brigade initially said "around 12 people" were being assessed by paramedics after experiencing breathing difficulties.
Osmaston Park Road was closed to the junction with Moor Lane with drivers asked to avoid the area if possible.
People evacuated from the centre have since been allowed inside to collect their possessions.
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