A chemical leak at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Texas left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues, authorities said
Twenty-nine people were taken to local hospitals following the incident at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, Texas, the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office tweeted. Thirty-nine others declined to be taken to a hospital after undergoing decontamination procedures.
KPRC-TV reported that some of those who became sick were children, including a 3-year-old who was hospitalized in stable condition.“The safety of our guests and team member is always our highest priority and the park was immediately cleared as we try to determine a cause,” Hurricane Harbor Splashtown spokesperson Rosie Shepard said in a statement, according to news outlets. “Out of an abundance of caution, the park has been closed for the day.
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