A spill that led to toxic chlorine gas being created at an Upper Hutt pool has been cleaned up after attracting a large emergency response earlier today.
Fire and Emergency told 1News just before 8pm that fire crews worked with specialists to get the spill cleaned up. It said the premises were handed back at 6.40pm.
Earlier, a FENZ spokesperson said there was chlorine gas in the air following the spill.
1News understands the incident happened at a pool facility in Wallaceville.
"Another chemical has been mixed with this chlorine, creating a toxic environment with chlorine gas," a spokesperson said earlier.
"Because it's a toxic environment, protocols will be followed to establish a setup, make entry in PPE and assess what's gone on and then work with specialist advice to neutralise the spill itself."
FENZ said an ambulance was also sent to the scene of the incident.
Wellington Free Ambulance has been approached for comment.
No injuries have been reported arising from the spill.
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