Paramedics Responding to Chemical Spill in Brampton

Published June 24, 2018 at 12:42 pm

Emergency services are on scene for an incident in Brampton this morning.

Paramedics reported around 8:00 a.m. that they were responding to a chemical spill at an address on Orenda Road.

Emergency services are on scene for an incident in Brampton this morning.

Paramedics reported around 8:00 a.m. that they were responding to a chemical spill at an address on Orenda Road.

Six people are currently being treated with respiratory issues after what paramedics are calling a possible ammonia leak.

Residents should avoid the area.

UPDATE: Police have attended the scene and say that the leak was contained to the inside of the business (85 employees at the location). Paramedics treated and transported seven people to a local hospital, all with minor to moderate respiratory issues.

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