Six Hospitalised After Chemical Assault at Waltham Abbey McDonald’s
Six people have been taken to hospital after staff at the McDonald’s restaurant in Highbridge Retail Park were reportedly assaulted with a chemical substance, prompting a major emergency response this evening.
The East of England Ambulance Service confirmed that three ambulances, three hazardous area response team (HART) vehicles, a paramedic car, and a rapid response vehicle were deployed to Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, shortly after 7:00pm.
A spokesperson said:
“Six patients were conveyed to hospital — three to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow and three to North Middlesex Hospital.”
Protective Suits Deployed
