An explosion involving a highly flammable chemical, believed to be tetrazole, has occurred at the UCL School of Pharmacy, located within the University College London (UCL) campus. The incident resulted in one person being injured, who subsequently self-presented at University College Hospital for medical treatment. Due to the volatile nature of the chemical. Hospital bosses asked the London ambulance services to redirected to alternative hospitals for a short time.
In response to the explosion, specialist chemically trained biohazard scientists have been urgently dispatched to the site to ensure the area is safe. Emergency responders, including the police and fire services, have also been called to the scene to provide assistance.
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