Children in hospital after ‘chemical leak’ at swimming pool
Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, was evacuated.
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Five children were treated in hospital after falling ill at a swimming pool in Ireland.
Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, was evacuated amid the incident, reported to have involved a chemical leak.
Ambulances and fire brigade tenders attended the scene, and Letterkenny hospital put its emergency plans in place.
Irish broadcaster RTE said the children had been taking part in a swimming lesson.
It is understood their conditions are not life-threatening.
