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Chlorine gas leaks in a pool setting

Chlorine leak transpires in an operating room of an open-air pool, leading to its temporary closure for safety measures. Firefighters are on the scene to evaluate the situation.

Chlorine gas leaks into swimming pool area
Chlorine gas leaks into swimming pool area

Chlorine gas leaks in a pool setting

In an unexpected incident, a chlorine gas leak occurred at a public swimming pool located in Wernau, Esslingen district. The operational room where the gas leaked is accessible only to staff at the pool.

According to a police spokesperson, no one was injured during the chlorine gas leak. At the time of the incident, there were only six employees on site. It's important to note that no injuries were reported as a result of the leak.

The emergency services from the fire department and police are on site, conducting further checks to ensure the safety of the area. As a precautionary measure, the pool has been temporarily closed.

The responsibility for the discharge of chlorine gas in the swimming pool in Wernau lies with the facility management or the institution operating the swimming pool, typically the local municipality or the pool's administrative body.

The incident occurred in an operational room within the public swimming pool. It's reassuring to know that the chlorine gas leak did not pose any danger to those present or to the public.

At the moment, further details regarding the incident are not available. The fire department is working diligently to ensure the pool can reopen as soon as it's safe to do so. The public is asked to stay informed through local news outlets for updates on the situation.

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