2021-07-17 23:35:49 GMT2021-07-18 07:35:49(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
HOUSTON, July 17 (Xinhua) More than 30 people were treated after an unknown chemical spilled in a pool area at a water park in U.S. Texas, the Harris County Fire Marshal s Office said Saturday.
The authorities said the spill happened in Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, a water park north of Houston. Hazardous Materials Management (HAZMAT) officials arrived at the scene to monitor the air.
The office said over 30 people were going through decontamination. The people who were affected said they experienced minor skin and/or inhalation irritation, said the office.
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Emergency personnel vehicles are parked near the scene where people are being treated after chemical leak at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Spring, Texas.(AP)
HOUSTON: A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues, authorities said.
Twenty-nine people were taken to local hospitals following the incident at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring on Saturday, the Harris County Fire Marshal s Office tweeted.
by The Associated Press
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