Chemical scare in South West London: Emergency crews rush to Wimbledon High Road
Emergency response to chemical smell
Emergency services were called to a chemical incident at a commercial property on Wimbledon High Road, SW19, around 12:30pm today. Police responded after reports of a strong chemical odour from the building.
No suspicious activity, multiple hospitalised
Police say the incident is not thought to be suspicious. Before firefighters arrived, 12 people evacuated the building. Several individuals were assessed on site, with three men and a woman taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service after exposure to the chemicals.
Fumigation likely cause
Authorities believe the source of the chemical smell was fumigation carried out overnight at the premises. An official update on any injuries is still awaited.
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