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UK: 24 rushed to hospital after publicity to poisonous gasoline in Hampshire spa

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Twenty-four individuals have been rushed to a hospital within the UK’s Hampshire county after they have been uncovered to poisonous fumes at a lodge spa, in accordance with media experiences on Wednesday.
General supervisor of Solent Hotel and Spa in Whiteley, George French informed the Evening Standard newspaper: “We can confirm that a serious incident occurred within the Solent Hotel and Spa. We evacuated all guests from the hotel on the instruction of the fire service and have been cooperating with them throughout the night and continue to do so.”

The incident occurred on Monday night after an unintended mixture of chemical compounds, resulting in chlorine gasoline escaping by means of vents.
Guests quickly confirmed indicators of choking and the Hazardous Area Response Team from South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) rushed to the spot and offered respiratory equipment.

Some of the friends — together with youngsters — have been despatched to a close-by hospital as a precautionary measure.
The SCAS stated eight ambulance crews have been rushed to ventilate the premises and take away the poisonous gasoline supply to an open space.
Speaking to the every day, a fireplace service spokeswoman stated: “A number of hotel guests had been overcome by fumes in the spa area after two chemicals had accidentally been mixed together and created chlorine gas.”
“In total, 24 people were taken to hospital by ambulance crews.”