Children taken to hospital after chemical fumes at Dublin pool
A dozen children taking swimming lessons in a Dublin pool needed medical attention after the area was contaminated by toxic fumes.
A dozen children taking swimming lessons at Dublin's Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley pool were taken to the hospital on Thursday after inhaling toxic fumes. The incident involved 24 children and one adult, who all complained of respiratory distress and irritation. Irish national broadcaster RTÉ reported that the fire brigade's chief fire officer, Greg O'Dwyer, said the incident was caused by "overmixing" of chlorine and another chemical in the pool's plant room.
The Dublin Fire Brigade sent units from multiple stations and set up a decontamination zone. No danger to the public was reported. Dalata Hotel Group, which owns the hotel, confirmed the incident and stated that a thorough investigation would be conducted.
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