Chemical leak leaves ten injured in Bloemfontein

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Chemical leak leaves ten injured in Bloemfontein
Chemical leak leaves ten injured in Bloemfontein. Photo: ER24

Ten people were left injured this afternoon after an apparent chemical leak at a company on Piet Human Road in Bloemfontein.

ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene and found Provincial Services already in attendance.

Paramedics were lead into a nearby office were they found the patients.

Upon assessment, paramedics found that 10 patients had sustained minor injuries and were experiencing breathing difficulties.

Paramedics treated the patients and thereafter transported them to Life Rose park for further treatment.

It is understood that the men had been working when there was an apparent leak from one of the nearby chemical tanks.

Local authorities were on scene for further investigations.

Russel Meiring – ER24 Spokesperson

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