Leisure centre evacuated amid suspected chemical leak as 15 rushed to hospital

Fifteen people were rushed to hospital after a suspected chlorine leak at a leisure centre and water park in Derbyshire sparked a major emergency response.Visitors were evacuated from Moorways Sports Village in Allenton on Thursday afternoon after reports of a potential chemical incident at the Moor Lane facility.Emergency services were called to the venue shortly after 1.30pm, with the East Midlands Ambulance Service receiving the first alert at 1.33pm. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service was alerted five minutes later.A total of 15 people were taken to Royal Derby Hospital after suffering breathing difficulties linked to the suspected leak. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The East Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We sent our...

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