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Dome chemical leak leaves 29 hurt | Dome chemical leak leaves 29 hurt |
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Some 29 staff members at the 02 Dome in London are being treated in hospital following a chemical leak at the venue. | Some 29 staff members at the 02 Dome in London are being treated in hospital following a chemical leak at the venue. |
Those hurt are being treated at four different hospitals for the effects of ammonia, though no-one is believed to be in a serious condition. | Those hurt are being treated at four different hospitals for the effects of ammonia, though no-one is believed to be in a serious condition. |
London Ambulance Service was called to the 02 Dome - the former Millennium Dome - in Greenwich at 2045 GMT. | London Ambulance Service was called to the 02 Dome - the former Millennium Dome - in Greenwich at 2045 GMT. |
Those affected suffered runny noses, itchy eyes and discomfort after ammonia leaked through an air vent. | Those affected suffered runny noses, itchy eyes and discomfort after ammonia leaked through an air vent. |
The leak is believed to have travelled from the ice rink plant room to the outside of the arena. | The leak is believed to have travelled from the ice rink plant room to the outside of the arena. |
'Declared safe' | |
London Fire Brigade sent four ambulances, a duty station officer and their hazardous response team to the south east London entertainment venue. | London Fire Brigade sent four ambulances, a duty station officer and their hazardous response team to the south east London entertainment venue. |
An LFB spokeswoman said: "The gas supply was isolated and monitoring of the affected area was carried out using specialist equipment. | |
"The area has now been declared safe." | |
No members of the public were harmed and the London Fire Brigade and Health and Safety Executive are investigating. | No members of the public were harmed and the London Fire Brigade and Health and Safety Executive are investigating. |