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| 'Casualties' after chemical leak at Fife leisure centre | 'Casualties' after chemical leak at Fife leisure centre |
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| The emergency services are dealing with a chemical leak at a leisure centre in St Andrews in Fife. | The emergency services are dealing with a chemical leak at a leisure centre in St Andrews in Fife. |
| The Scottish Ambulance Service said "multiple casualties" were being treated following the incident at East Sands Leisure Centre which happened just after 13:00. | |
| The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it was dealing with sodium hypochlorite. | |
| A spokesman said "there are no fatalities". | |
| There are a number of ambulances at the scene as well as specialist teams. | There are a number of ambulances at the scene as well as specialist teams. |
| Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical compound. When dissolved in water it is commonly used as a disinfectant or bleaching agent. | |
| The leisure centre has a swimming pool, spa, squash courts and a gym. |