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| London City Airport evacuated as dozens become ill after 'chemical incident' | |
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| Dozens of people were taken ill after a "chemical incident" at London City Airport, which was evacuated with no flights able to take off or land. | |
| About 500 passengers and staff were ordered to leave the terminal after an alarm just after 4pm on Friday. | |
| A London Fire Brigade spokesman said: "Three fire engines and a range of specialist appliances have been called to reports of a chemical incident at London City Airport this afternoon. | |
| "Around 500 members of the public and staff have been evacuated and there are reports of a number of passengers feeling unwell." | "Around 500 members of the public and staff have been evacuated and there are reports of a number of passengers feeling unwell." |
| London Ambulance said it treated 26 people at the airport and two were taken to hospital, according to Sky News. | |
| The Press Association contributed to this report. More to follow | The Press Association contributed to this report. More to follow |