Fire Crews from Kilmarnock and Maybole tackledf a chemical spillage within an Intensive Care Ward within Ayr Hospital, Dalmellington Road at around 6.45pm on tuesday night Upon arrival Firefighters assisted hospital staff in the immediate evacuation of patients to a safe area, and requested the attendance of Strathclyde Fire & Rescues Technical Support Unit.
Firefighters wearing Chemical Protection Suits and Breathing Apparatus identified and sealed a leak of Ammonia which was released from a refridgeration unit within a compartment close to the ward. The refridgeration unit was removed from the premises and the ward was fully ventilated.
A total of eight hospital staff were taken to the Accident & Emergency Department at the hospital, upon compaining of minor breathing difficulties and headaches.
Strathclyde Fire & Rescue's Technical Support Team utilised specialist equipment to carry out atmospheric monitoring of the area, to ensure the ward been adequately ventilated thus ensuring a safe environment for the patients to be returned.
There is no further information at this time.
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