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One person hospitalised after toxic gas leak at Mosgiel workplace

June 26, 2023

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One person has been hospitalised after a toxic gas leak at a Mosgiel workplace today.

St John said one person was transported to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.

"Two other patients are currently being assessed," St John said in a statement.

Fire and Emergency NZ said crews were sent to the scene of a "hydrogen sulphide leak from a truck" in Mosgiel just after midday.

"The leak has been contained at this stage are there are no units on site anymore," it said in a statement.

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