A major incident has been declared in East London following a chlorine gas leak that has seen the area evacuated by Police and the London fire service.
The whole of London’s Olympic Park has been evacuated after reports of a gas leak at the aquatics centre.
The Met Police the LFB and London Ambulance Service say they are responding to a major incident.
A statement released by the London ambulance service said: “We are responding to an incident at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
“We have dispatched multiple resources to the scene and are treating a number of patients.
“Please only call 999 for genuine medical emergencies and use 111 online for any other urgent medical needs.”
Meanwhile, The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), which manages the park, added: “There was an incident at the London Aquatics Centre … involving the release of gas.
“We are working closely with emergency services who are on site. We understand there are a number of casualties with breathing difficulties who are being treated by the London Ambulance Service.”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has also spoken out on the incident, saying: “I remain in close contact with our emergency services who are dealing with a gas-related incident at the London Aquatics Centre this morning.
“A number of people are being treated by London Ambulance Service. Please avoid the area which has been cordoned off and evacuated.”
