19 people treated after suspected chlorine spill in Thames

Parawai School.
Parawai School. Photo credit: Google Maps

Nineteen people, including children from Parawai School near Thames, have been treated after a  suspected chlorine spill.

St John Ambulance says staff were dispatched shortly before the end of the school day, and treated 18 people for minor injuries.

One self-presented to the local Emergency Department. 

The scene within Parawai School is currently being cleared. 

Newshub.