Firefighters in hazmat suits clear up small Hampshire hospital chemical spillage

HIWFRS were called at 17:42 yesterday evening following a small chemical leak at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.

The area was evacuated and two casualties assessed by an on-site team.

Crews from Eastleigh, Redbridge and Romsey worked to contain the spillage and make the contaminated area safe.

We worked closely with the onsite teams to ensure there was no impact on hospital services.

The stop message came in at 21:09 when crews returned to station.