60 people affected by chemical leak at Texas water park
ANI
18 Jul 2021, 17:27 GMT+10
Spring [Texas] July 18 (ANI): Over 60 people suffered skin irritation and breathing problems from a chemical leak that occurred at the children s pool at Six Flags Harbor Splashdown in Spring, Texas.
Chemicals believed to be involved hypochlorite solution and 35% sulfuric acid. An investigation into the cause of this incident is ongoing, 26 people were transported to area hospitals, while 39 others were also affected but refused to be transported, New York Post reported citing HCFMO tweet. No indication of air quality or chemical leaks in the surrounding area at this time but please avoid the area if possible, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in a tweet.
More than 60 people treated after chemical incident at Six Flags water park in Texas By Li Cohen
Updated on: July 17, 2021 / 8:04 PM / CBS News
More than 60 people had to be treated on Saturday after a chemical incident at a Six Flags waterpark in Houston, Texas, officials said.
The Harris County Fire Marshal s Office tweeted that dozens of people experienced minor skin and/or inhalation irritation after a chemical incident was detected at one of Hurricane Harbor Splashtown s attractions. The local fire department said that 26 people were transported to local hospitals and that 39 refused ambulance transport after a HAZMAT unit put people through a decontamination process. Roughly 4,000 people were at the park during the time of the incident.