Three people have had to be hospitalized after inhaling toxic gas at the Olaizaga sports centre in Elgoibar
Around 14:30, as a result of an accident, hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite have been mixed in the swimming pools of the sports center, both commonly used to keep the swimming pools clean, but this mixture "has caused a dangerous gas cloud".
Three people were taken to Mendaro hospital today with mild respiratory problems after inhaling toxic gas at the Olaizaga sports centre in Elgoibar (Gipuzkoa), where a chemical accident occurred inside the facility.
According to the local council, around 2.30 p.m. , hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite have been mixed in the swimming pools of the Olaizaga sports centre.
As detailed, these two products are normallyused to keep the pools clean , but this mixture "has caused a dangerous gas cloud."
The City Council has reported that they have intervened immediately, opening windows, evacuating the buildingand removing all users as security measures.
With the help of firefighters , the situation has been "quickly" controlled and three people have been taken to Mendaro hospital with mild respiratory problems.
The security services are investigating the incident, but have sent out a message of reassurance and stressed that "the situation is fully under control".
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