Twelve treated for ‘breathing difficulties’ after ‘potential chemical leak’ at popular UK leisure centre and water park

A UK leisure centre and waterpark has suddenly been evacuated as emergency services raced to the scene of a “potential chemical leak” in Derby.Firefighters were called to Moorways Sports Village, in Moor Lane, Allenton, at 1.38pm today (July 30) after reports of around 12 people experiencing breathing difficulties. Credit: Google TWELVE people have been treated for breathing difficulties after a potential chemical leak at a popular UK leisure centre and water park. Fire crews were scrambled to Moorways Sports Village in Allenton, Derbyshire, at 1.38pm this afternoon. It is thought that around 12 people reported breathing difficulties and were assessed by paramedics at the scene. A spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident at a leisure centre on Moor Lane in Allenton. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! “Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service was called to the site at 13:38 hours following reports of a potential chemical leak. “Firefighters from Ascot Drive, Kingsway, and Nottinghamshire’s Stapleford stations are in attendance supported by a specialist Environmental Protection Unit from Stockhill. “They are working closely with colleagues from Derbyshire Constabulary and East Midlands Ambulance Service who are also in attendance. “The leisure centre is being evacuated as a precaution while emergency services deal with the incident. “At present, around 12 people have been reported as experiencing breathing difficulties and are being assessed by paramedics. “Osmaston Park Road is currently closed to the junction with Moor Lane. Please avoid the area and find alternative routes.” Most read in The Sun More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.