{"id":132599,"date":"2021-07-18T13:59:15","date_gmt":"2021-07-18T13:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=132599"},"modified":"2021-07-18T13:59:15","modified_gmt":"2021-07-18T13:59:15","slug":"dozens-treated-after-chemical-leak-at-texas-water-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/dozens-treated-after-chemical-leak-at-texas-water-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Dozens treated after chemical leak at Texas water park"},"content":{"rendered":"
A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues Saturday, authorities said.<\/p>\n
Twenty-nine people were taken to local hospitals following the incident at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, the Harris County Fire Marshal\u2019s Office tweeted. Thirty-nine others declined to be taken to a hospital after undergoing decontamination procedures.<\/p>\n
KPRC-TVreports that some of those who became sick were children, including a 3-year-old who was hospitalized in stable condition.<\/p>\n
The chemicals involved included hypochlorite solution and 35% sulfuric acid, officials said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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,\u201d 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which they said was contained to one attraction at the park. <\/p>\n
\u201cGrateful for the swift action from first responders today at Splashtown,\u201d Houston\u2019s chief elected official, Lina Hidalgo, tweeted. \u201cWe\u2019ve issued a closure order to investigate and ensure the park meets all requirements before reopening again.\u201d<\/p>\n