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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Kingsley and Jane Dalton

Olympic Park Aquatics Centre evacuated after gas leak as casualties suffer breathing difficulties

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Hundreds of people were evacuated from Olympic Park Aquatics Centre today after a chlorine gas was released, leaving multiple people struggling to breathe as local residents were urged to keep doors and windows closed.

More than 200 people in the east London sports facility were told to get out, as swimmers including children were given oxygen masks.

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