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| East Sands Leisure Centre chemical leak 'a major incident' | |
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| About 16 people are being treated for breathing difficulties following a chemical leak at a leisure centre in St Andrews, Fife. | |
| The Scottish Ambulance Service said it was treating the leak at East Sands Leisure Centre as a "major incident". | |
| The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the incident, which took place just after 13:00, involved the chemical sodium hypochlorite. | |
| A spokesman added that there were no fatalities. | |
| A number of people have been taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. | |
| The fire service said it used three breathing apparatus teams in gas-tight suits to isolate the power in the plant room and search the building. Everyone has been accounted for. | |
| There are 13 fire engines at the centre and 55 firefighters. | |
| A number of ambulances were also called to the scene, along with specialist teams. | |
| Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical compound. When dissolved in water it is commonly used as a disinfectant or bleaching agent. | Sodium hypochlorite is a chemical compound. When dissolved in water it is commonly used as a disinfectant or bleaching agent. |
| The leisure centre includes a swimming pool, spa, squash courts and a gym. | |
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