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Twelve people, including several children, were taken to a hospital Saturday night after too much chlorine was thrown into a lazy river pool in Houston, Texas, creating a dangerous situation, police said.
The accidental chemical spill happened just before 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24, according to the Houston Fire Department. Hazmat cleaning services were sent to clean the contaminated pools, authorities said.
Kids ages 8 to 13 will have fun on the lazy river at the water park (iStock)
Houston fire chief Samuel Peña said the scene is still active and fluid and asked people to “please stay clear of the area due to ongoing emergency operations.”
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Authorities initially said seven children and three adults were taken to the area hospital after accidentally swallowing the contaminated pool water, but later said 12 people were taken to nearby hospitals after the incident.
Chief Peña said exposure to too much chlorine can cause asthma, nausea and skin and eye irritation.
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Four hours after the incident, authorities said the “incident is under control”, but did not share the circumstances of those who went to hospital or how the spill occurred.
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a writer on Fox News Digital’s breaking news team. You can reach her on Twitter at @s_rumpfwhiteten.
