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Several affected in chemical leak Chemical leak puts 6 in hospital
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A number of people have been taken to hospital following a chemical leak at a Cardiff factory. Six men have been taken to hospital following a chemical leak from a package at a Cardiff business park.
Firefighters were called at 0830 BST to deal with a "small leak" of the chemical pyridine in Wentloog Avenue, Rumney. Three more men and a woman who had been in contact with the package were treated at ANC Express, on the Capital Business Park, Wentloog.
A 50m hazard zone has been set up and all people in surrounding buildings have been warned to shut windows and doors and remain inside. Firefighters were called at 0830 BST to deal with a "small leak" of the chemical pyridine.
It is understood several people have been affected and taken to hospital. The fire service said the six were taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.
Two fire engines, a chemical incident unit and an environmental unit are at the scene. A 50m hazard zone was set up and people in surrounding buildings were warned to shut windows and doors and stay inside.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire engines, a water bowser, a chemical incident unit, and environmental "pod".
The service said six firefighters in special suits "contained the spillage and decontaminated the area and personnel at the depot".
Specialist cleaning was undertaken at the site and all fire appliances later left the site.
Pyridine is widely used as a versatile solvent and has a distinctively putrid, fishy odour.Pyridine is widely used as a versatile solvent and has a distinctively putrid, fishy odour.