HOUSTON – The Houston Fire Department said several people were taken to the hospital after suffering from possible chlorine poisoning in west Houston.
The incident happened in the 1200 block of Wilcrest Drive. The fire department received the call shortly before 5 p.m. Several other people, including children, were said to be having a reaction to something in the water. The fire department said the people transported may have accidentally ingested chlorine after a spill.
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🚨HazMat chemical exposure (possibly Chlorine) at 1200 Wilcrest. @HoustonFire is on scene.
The incident is still active and fluid. Several patients transported for medical evaluation.
Please stay clear of the area due to ongoing emergency operations.
The fire department said a total of 12 people were transported to the hospital.
@houstonfire responded to a report of a chlorine spill with possible accidental ingestion in lazy river pool area at 1200 Wilcrest just before 5pm, today, June 24. 7 children and 3 adults have been transported to the hospital. Several went by private vehicle. @FireChiefofHFD
Christian Terry covered digital news in Tyler and Wichita Falls before returning to the Houston area where he grew up. He is passionate about weather and the outdoors and often spends his days off on the water fishing.