12 hospitalized, including children, after chlorine for pool spills into Houston, TX lazy river

High chlorine in pool caused issues, fire officials said

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Sunday, June 25, 2023
Chlorine spill sends 10, including children to hospital in SW Houston
Chlorine spill sends 10, including children to hospital in SW HoustonAccording to Houston police, there was also a case of accidental ingestion at the scene, where seven children and three adults were hospitalized.

HOUSTON -- A chemical exposure impacted a dozen people at a Houston tennis club on Saturday, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Firefighters said chlorine spilled into the lazy river at Club Westside, a family sports fitness club owned by businessman "Mattress Mack," just before 5 p.m.

Authorities initially said seven children and three adults were taken to the hospital after possibly ingesting chlorine. In an update, HFD said 12 people were hospitalized.

Chief Samuel Peña tweeted that the spill was under control at about 8:25 p.m., applauding firefighter crews for quickly assisting club members. He said an over-chlorination of the pool caused the incident.

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