London hospital forced to evacuate 150 people after chlorine gas leak
Why London hospital was forced to evacuate
- Guy's Hospital in Southwark, London, was evacuated on Thursday morning due to a chlorine gas leak caused by the accidental mixing of chemicals in a boiler room.
- Approximately 150 people were evacuated from the basement and ground floor of the hospital shortly before 9 am.
- Nine individuals were attended to by the London Ambulance Service at the scene, with four subsequently requiring hospital treatment.
- One staff member was injured in the incident, and several people who came to their aid were also treated for chlorine gas inhalation.
- Firefighters and specialist hazardous materials officers attended the scene, ventilating the building, which has since reopened for appointments.