One person injured in Wellington hazardous substance spill

Emergency services on the scene.
Emergency services on the scene. Photo credit: Newshub.

One person has been injured in a spill of what's believed to be battery acid in Wellington.

Emergency services rushed to 125 The Terrace just before 10am on Thursday.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson told Newshub they believe one person has received injuries to their eyes from the substance.

One level of the building has been evacuated as a result of the spill and emergency services remain on the scene.