Eleven people transported to Christchurch hospital after chemical spill

  • 08/08/2018
Eleven people have been taken to hospital after the chemical spill in Christchurch.
Eleven people have been taken to hospital after the chemical spill in Christchurch. Photo credit: File

Eleven people have been taken to Christchurch Hospital after being exposed to a chemical spill.

Emergency services were called to the organic peroxide spill at Argus Heating on Maces Rd in Bromley at 9:30 am on Wednesday.

St John spokesperson Gerard Campbell said 10 people had minor injuries and one person suffered moderate injuries. 

The patients were taken to Christchurch Hospital as a precaution. 

Newshub.