Police are still on the scene of a hazardous chemical incident that took place in Cowes on Wednesday evening.
A spokesman for Isle of Wight NHS Trust commented this morning,
“The Island’s Ambulance Service was alerted to the incident at 18:41.
“The Ambulance Service initially despatched one emergency vehicle. This was followed by a second vehicle and then a senior officer (referred to as ‘Bronze’) attended in a car. A fourth vehicle was also subsequently sent.
“One individual was initially treated at the scene. The family living at the property were conveyed to St. Mary’s Hospital, Newport for checks and are being discharged.”
Ambulance crew treated
The spokesperson went on to add,
“The two Ambulance Service crew who attended the scene initially were also conveyed to hospital. They too are being discharged following treatment.”
Image: © Will Matthews
