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| At least 12 people suffer burns in London club from suspected noxious chemical | |
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| At least 12 people at a London club have suffered burns as a result of a suspected noxious substance. | |
| It is understood that the incident in Dalston, east London, early on Monday sparked the evacuation of the venue where about 600 revellers had been at an event. About 200 had left the premises before emergency services arrived, with a further 400 evacuated from the building, believed to be a club. | It is understood that the incident in Dalston, east London, early on Monday sparked the evacuation of the venue where about 600 revellers had been at an event. About 200 had left the premises before emergency services arrived, with a further 400 evacuated from the building, believed to be a club. |
| The fire brigade, police, ambulances and a hazardous area response team were sent to the venue and closed surrounding roads. | The fire brigade, police, ambulances and a hazardous area response team were sent to the venue and closed surrounding roads. |
| The London Ambulance Service (LAS) said it had taken 10 patients to hospital, while police said a further two people with similar injuries sought treatment at a hospital. | The London Ambulance Service (LAS) said it had taken 10 patients to hospital, while police said a further two people with similar injuries sought treatment at a hospital. |
| A spokesman said: “Police were called to a licensed premises in Sidworth Street, Dalston, at approximately 1.10am on 17 April, after members of the public complained of a noxious substance. | A spokesman said: “Police were called to a licensed premises in Sidworth Street, Dalston, at approximately 1.10am on 17 April, after members of the public complained of a noxious substance. |
| “London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service were called to the scene. | “London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service were called to the scene. |
| “Nine people have been treated for minor burns at the scene and taken to east London hospitals by LAS. | “Nine people have been treated for minor burns at the scene and taken to east London hospitals by LAS. |
| “Another two people presented themselves at an east London hospital with similar injuries. All victims’ injuries are non-life threatening.” | “Another two people presented themselves at an east London hospital with similar injuries. All victims’ injuries are non-life threatening.” |
| No arrests have been made and police are investigating the incident. | No arrests have been made and police are investigating the incident. |