Chemical spill at Clutha council

  • 11/02/2016
Chemical spill at Clutha council

Six people were taken to hospital today after a chemical spill at the Clutha District Council in Balclutha.

The building was evacuated and between 30 and 40 people were assessed by St John Ambulance staff shortly after 12pm. Six people were taken to Clutha Hospital with minor symptoms from the chemicals. 

They are believed to have breathed in fumes from a battery, which is used as a backup for the electrical supply.

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