A suspected chlorine gas leak in Stockholm's Old Town prompted emergency services to deploy chemical divers. The incident, caused by a spa releasing chlorine tablets, led to spontaneous evacuations due to the strong odor. No injuries have been reported, but large areas have been cordoned off as a precaution.
Chlorine Gas Leak Sparks Evacuation in Stockholm's Old Town
Chlorine Gas Leak Sparks Evacuation in Stockholm's Old Town
Police and emergency services are on-site with chemical divers in Stockholm's Old Town following a suspected gas leak. A spa released chlorine tablets, potentially creating dangerous chlorine gas.
– The smell is so strong that it led to a spontaneous evacuation at the address, says operations manager Fredrik Hilmersson.
Emergency services were alerted to the scene on Sunday evening. A spa in central Stockholm's Old Town had released a large number of chlorine tablets, resulting in gas formation.
Police and emergency services are on-site with chemical divers to investigate the concentration.
– The smell is so strong that it led to a spontaneous evacuation at the address, says operations manager Fredrik Hilmersson.
There are no reports of injuries. Expressen has contacted individuals who were present when the leak occurred.
– Terrible, it smelled awful.
Large cordons have been established. High concentrations of chlorine gas can potentially be life-threatening and have also been used as a chemical weapon in the early 1900s.