Dublin: Children taken to hospital over chemical fumes at swimming pool
A dozen children taking swimming lessons in a Dublin pool needed medical attention after the area was contaminated by toxic fumes.
TL;DR
- A dozen children and one adult were taken to the hospital from a Dublin hotel pool.
- The incident was caused by toxic fumes contaminating the pool area.
- The fumes resulted from "overmixing" of chlorine and another chemical in the pool's plant room.
- Some children experienced respiratory distress and irritation.
- Firefighters in gas-tight suits responded and isolated the chemical.
- Specialist HazMat appliances and a decontamination zone were set up.
- There was no danger to the wider public.