Sydney pool evacuated, three hospitalised after 'strong toxic smell' emerges
An aquatic centre in Sydney has evacuated 150 people after a “chemical leak” was reported at the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre.
NSW Ambulance and Fire crews were seen at the centre assisting five children and one adult with breathing difficulties after a “strong toxic smell” was reported.
One child and two adults were transported to hospital in a stable condition where they are being monitored as a precaution.
"When a patient is exposed to any type of chemical there's always an unknown to the extent of their injury," NSW Ambulance Inspector David Stride said.
The centre revealed an equipment fault in the spa plant room was to blame, leaving hazmat crews to ventilate the centre.
#Penshurst: Paramedics are responding to reports of a chemical leak on King Georges rd. #NSWAmbulance
— NSW Ambulance (@NSWAmbulance) April 5, 2021
The site was declared safe after Fire and Rescue NSW managed to isolate the leak and used fans to disperse the vapour cloud.
The centre will remain closed until Tuesday and confirmed the faulty equipment was being repaired.
“The fire brigade have handed back the site as safe,” the centre said in a statement.
“We will keep the facility closed and re-open on time tomorrow morning. The plant room equipment issue is being fixed this afternoon.”
Yahoo News Australia understand the centre has recently undergone renovations.
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