Swimming pool chemical spill

Firefighters were called to reports of a chemical spill in the plant room of a school swimming pool in Benfleet this afternoon (Friday 11 November)

The spill was contained to the plant room. Fire crews investigating the spill found it was a mixture of two common swimming pool chemicals which had temporarily produced a strong smell and fumes. Fire crews ensured the area was ventilated and are currently working to safely handover the incident to the on-site staff.

Two members of staff were left in the care of the Ambulance Service as a precaution after inhaling the fumes.