A chemical leak in a Houston, Texas, water park has injured dozens and taken them to hospital after a number of children developed alarming symptoms.
The Houston County Fire Department said in a tweet posted on the social networking site “Twitter” that 29 people were taken to local hospitals in the wake of the accident at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, and that 39 people refused to be taken to hospital after undergoing procedures. Cleansing".
US officials said the chemicals used included a 35% solution of hypochlorite and sulfuric acid.
"The safety of our guests and team members is always our top priority and the park was immediately cleared while we try to determine the cause, out of great caution, the park is closed for the day," park spokeswoman Rosie Shepherd said in a statement. It happened at one of the sights in the park.
"One day that looked like a fun family day turned into a nightmare for many families, kids were coming out of the pool with trouble breathing," Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a news conference.
"We have issued a closure order to investigate and make sure the park meets all requirements before it can reopen again," she added.
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