Splashtown closed after 65 people decontaminated after chemical leak, officials say
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Chemical Leak at Splashtown in Spring
About 65 people were treated Saturday afternoon after a chemical leak at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, according to local officials. Investigators believe the leak was some sort of mixture of bleach and sulfuric acid.
According to Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, 26 people were taken to the hospital while 39 refused transport. Officials said those affected were decontaminated before being allowed to leave the park.
Officials said fire crews responded to Splashtown around 2:30 p.m. According to investigators, the incident started in the kiddie pool area when a lifeguard became sick. Shortly after, more people became sick including children.
Jul 17, 2021
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A day of fun at a Texas Six Flags waterpark went south after a chemical leak was reported. Officials say the incident happened Saturday at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown north of Houston with more than 60 attendees at the park. A total of 26 people were hospitalized and 39 others refused to be taken to the hospital after going through the decontamination process. Authorities say some attendees were experiencing minor skin and inhalation irritation. Fire crews at SplashTown believe the chemicals involved were likely a sulfuric acid and bleach combination, but were working to confirm that.
Chemical spill at Harris Co. water park contaminates at least 60 people
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Aerial view of the Splashtown theme park this afternoon as authorities suspect at least 60 people came into contact with a hazardous chemical.
and last updated 2021-07-17 19:28:08-04
SPRING, Texas â Emergency crews are working to decontaminate at least 60 people at a Houston area water park this evening after a chemical spill is causing breathing problems and skin irritation. What began as a fun family day turned into very much a nightmare for many families, said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at a press conference this evening at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring.
31 people were transported to the hospital, and 55 others were also affected but refused transport. Author: Lisa Carter Updated: 9:56 PM EDT July 17, 2021
SPRING, Texas Dozens of people experienced skin irritation and respiratory issues after a chemical leak Saturday afternoon at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, officials said.
Cy Creek EMS, Spring Fire Department and HAZMAT responded to the scene around 3 p.m. Saturday at the waterpark in the 21300 block of the North Freeway. Officials said the incident happened at the kiddie pool inside the park.
The Harris County Fire Marshal s Office said 31 people were transported to the hospital, and 55 others were also affected but refused transport. Dozens underwent decontamination.
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.