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Man dies in Isle of Wight 'chemical incident' | Man dies in Isle of Wight 'chemical incident' |
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A man has died after a "chemical incident" at house on the Isle of Wight, police have said. | A man has died after a "chemical incident" at house on the Isle of Wight, police have said. |
Police cordoned off a house and closed part of St Mary's Road in Cowes shortly after 19:00 BST on Wednesday. | Police cordoned off a house and closed part of St Mary's Road in Cowes shortly after 19:00 BST on Wednesday. |
Hampshire Constabulary said a man in his 20s was initially treated at the scene but later died. | Hampshire Constabulary said a man in his 20s was initially treated at the scene but later died. |
Others living at the property, along with two ambulance service crew, were taken to hospital for checks. | Others living at the property, along with two ambulance service crew, were taken to hospital for checks. |
The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service said they were all expected to be discharged later. | The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service said they were all expected to be discharged later. |
Insp Robert Abel said: "The death is not being treated as suspicious. | |
"We are still currently at the scene but we would like to reassure residents that there is no wider risk to the community." | "We are still currently at the scene but we would like to reassure residents that there is no wider risk to the community." |
Hazardous materials experts from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were sent to the island to identify the chemical. | Hazardous materials experts from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were sent to the island to identify the chemical. |
It is not yet known what caused the incident. | It is not yet known what caused the incident. |
The road remains cordoned traffic but is open to pedestrians. |
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