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Hospital closed by chemical fumes | Hospital closed by chemical fumes |
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A major London hospital was partially closed after eight members of staff fell ill at the site. | |
Accident and emergency at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, north London, was closed while lower parts of the site were evacuated. | Accident and emergency at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, north London, was closed while lower parts of the site were evacuated. |
Emergency services were called to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon after staff noticed an unusual smell. | Emergency services were called to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon after staff noticed an unusual smell. |
Ambulances were diverted to nearby hospitals while fire crews tried to identify the cause of the smell. | |
The hospital said some of the eight were given medical treatment. | |
"The trust has been working closely with London Fire Brigade's scientific support unit but no cause has been established and the fire service is preparing to withdraw," a statement added. | |