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Times
5 days ago
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- Times
Guy's Hospital evacuated after chlorine gas incident
Four people were taken to hospital and five were treated at the scene of a chlorine gas incident at a central London hospital. About 150 people, including patients and staff, were evacuated from Guy's Hospital in Southwark after a chemical incident in the basement on Thursday morning. Two fire rescue units, two fire engines, ambulance crews and a fast response car were dispatched. Fire and rescue crews were still on the scene to ensure the building remained well ventilated. Guy's Hospital said the incident took place in a non-patient area. Several people, including a member of staff, were treated for the inhalation of chlorine gas. Inhalation of chlorine gas may cause breathing difficulties and high exposure can cause lung damage. Most people who have had mild exposure recover within a few days but poisoning can lead to the development of long-term respiratory problems. • Patients treated after chlorine gas leak at London aquatics centre A patient named George, 26, was waiting for a routine appointment when alarms rang and the building was evacuated. He said: 'A nurse informed us that there had been a chemical explosion in the basement and all the lifts stopped working.' Guy's Hospital is a major elective centre with about 400 beds. It specialises in cancer treatment, kidney, urology and dental care. It also has specialists in ear, nose and throat disorders and orthopaedics.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Four people taken to hospital after chlorine gas incident at Guy's Hospital
Four people have been taken to hospital after chlorine gas incident at a hospital in London. The incident happened at Guy's Hospital in Southwark just before 9am today (August 14). Nine people were treated by medics with four of those taken to hospital. The chlorine gas, which is toxic when inhaled, is believed to have been created by the mixing of chemicals inside a plant room. A staff member was injured as a result of the chemical reaction. Others who rushed to their aid have been treated for the inhalation of chlorine gas. The incident happened in a 'non-patient area', according to the hospital trust. Firefighters have checked for elevated readings of chlorine gas and the building has also been ventilated. Fire crews also supported with a precautionary evacuation of the basement and ground floors of the building. Two fire engines, two fire rescue units, a command unit and specialist hazardous materials officers attended the scene. They were finished at the scene by around 11am. A Guy's and St Thomas' spokesperson said: 'The London Fire Brigade attended a chemical incident in a non-patient area of Guy's Hospital today. 'One staff member was injured and several people, who came to the aid of the person, were treated for the inhalation of chlorine gas.' A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We sent multiple resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer, and London Ambulance Service HART 'We treated nine patients, taking four patients to hospital and discharging five patients at the scene.'
The Independent
5 days ago
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- The Independent
Several people treated following chemical spill at Guy's Hospital
A chemical spill at a major London hospital has left one person injured, with several more treated for the inhalation of chlorine gas. Four of the nine patients were taken to hospital by ambulance crews following the incident, which took place in a non-patient area of Guy's Hospital in Southwark. A spokesperson for the hospital urged patients to attend their appointments unless they are told otherwise. Around 150 people were evacuated from the basement and ground floor of Guy's on Thursday morning. Fire and ambulance crews were called a little before 9am following reports of a chemical incident. The chlorine gas is believed to have been produced by the mixing of chemicals inside a plant room. Even small amounts of chlorine gas can lead to irritation in the eyes, throat and lungs, while exposure to high levels can be fatal. One member of staff was injured as a result of the incident, while several people – who came to the aid of the individual – have been treated for chlorine gas inhalation. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer, a paramedic in a fast response car, an emergency planning officer and paramedics from our hazardous area response team. 'We treated nine people at the scene. We took four patients to hospital and discharged the other five patients at the scene.' A statement from London Fire Brigade said: Firefighters have carried out a sweep of the area to check for no elevated readings of chlorine gas. 'The building has also been ventilated. Crews also supported with the precautionary evacuation of the basement and ground floors of the building.' Guy's is a major elective centre with 400 beds, specialising in cancer, kidney, urology and dental care, as well as ear, nose and throat and orthopaedics. A spokesperson for Guy's and St Thomas's said on Thursday: 'The London Fire Brigade attended a chemical incident in a non-patient area of Guy's Hospital today. 'One staff member was injured and several people, who came to the aid of the person, were treated for the inhalation of chlorine gas. 'The site has now reopened and people should attend their appointments unless they are contacted by us directly.'
The Independent
5 days ago
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- The Independent
About 150 people evacuated from major hospital amid ‘chemical incident'
About 150 people have been evacuated from a major London NHS hospital following reports of a chemical incident. Firefighters were first called at 8.49am on Thursday to Guy's Hospital in Southwark, with crews carrying out operations to ventilate the building. The people were evacuated from the basement and ground floor of the hospital. An incident statement from the London Fire Brigade said: 'Two fire engines, two fire rescue units, a command unit and specialist hazardous materials officers have been sent to the scene. 'Crews are carrying out operations to ventilate the building. 'Around 150 people have been evacuated from the basement and ground floor levels of the hospital by firefighters and hospital staff.' Guy's is a major elective centre with 400 beds, specialising in cancer, kidney, urology and dental care, as well as ear, nose and throat and orthopaedics.
The Independent
5 days ago
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- The Independent
London hospital forced to evacuate 150 people after suspected chemical incident
A major London Hospital has been forced to evacuate 150 people after a suspected chemical incident. The London Fire Brigade was called to Guy's Hospital in Southwark shortly before 9am on Thursday. A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: 'Firefighters are responding to reports of a chemical incident at Guy's Hospital. 'Two fire engines, two Fire Rescue Units, a Command Unit and specialist hazardous materials officers have been sent to the scene. Crews are carrying out operations to ventilate the building. 'Around 150 people have been evacuated from the basement and ground floor levels of the hospital by firefighters and hospital staff. 'The brigade was first called about the incident at 8.49am, with crews from Whitechapel, Dowgate, Euston and surrounding fire stations sent to the scene.'
