Eight Injured After Chlorine Spill at LA Fitness; HazMat Investigation Underway
536 Milltown Rd
Published · Updated
Summary
- A chlorine delivery truck spilled chemicals at the LA Fitness inside the Brunswick Shopping Center on Milltown Road in North Brunswick Thursday morning, injuring eight people and prompting a hazmat response.
- The incident was reported around 7 a.m. when people inside the gym began calling 911 about a strong odor.
- North Brunswick Fire Department Chief Leo Whalen said crews arrived to find a chlorine smell coming from the building and immediately evacuated.
- Firefighters in full protective gear swept the building to ensure it was clear.
- A HazMat team from Middlesex County also responded alongside North Brunswick police, fire, and EMS.
- Six of the eight injured were transported to local hospitals with respiratory complaints. Among them was the 53-year-old driver from Miracle Chemical Company, who was delivering chlorine for the gym's pool when the spill occurred. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
- Deputy Police Chief Brian Hoiberg confirmed the leak is contained.
- The public is asked to stay away from the shopping center while emergency services continue to operate.
Timeline
Deputy Police Chief Brian Hoiberg confirmed the chlorine leak is contained. No road closures are in effect, but the public is asked to stay away from the shopping center while emergency services operate.
North Brunswick police, fire, EMS, and a Middlesex County hazmat team responded. Firefighters evacuated the building and sent members in full protective gear to confirm it was clear.
Those hospitalized were complaining of respiratory issues. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
Eight people were injured. Six were transported to local hospitals, including the 53-year-old truck driver.
A delivery truck driver from Miracle Chemical Company was delivering chlorine for the gym's pool when the chemical spilled.
A chlorine spill was reported around 7 a.m. Thursday at the LA Fitness inside the Brunswick Shopping Center on Milltown Road in North Brunswick.
Incident reported at 536 Milltown Rd.
Deputy Police Chief Brian Hoiberg confirmed the chlorine leak is contained. No road closures are in effect, but the public is asked to stay away from the shopping center while emergency services operate.
North Brunswick police, fire, EMS, and a Middlesex County hazmat team responded. Firefighters evacuated the building and sent members in full protective gear to confirm it was clear.
Those hospitalized were complaining of respiratory issues. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
Eight people were injured. Six were transported to local hospitals, including the 53-year-old truck driver.
A delivery truck driver from Miracle Chemical Company was delivering chlorine for the gym's pool when the chemical spilled.
A chlorine spill was reported around 7 a.m. Thursday at the LA Fitness inside the Brunswick Shopping Center on Milltown Road in North Brunswick.
Incident reported at 536 Milltown Rd.
Deputy Police Chief Brian Hoiberg confirmed the chlorine leak is contained. No road closures are in effect, but the public is asked to stay away from the shopping center while emergency services operate.
North Brunswick police, fire, EMS, and a Middlesex County hazmat team responded. Firefighters evacuated the building and sent members in full protective gear to confirm it was clear.
Those hospitalized were complaining of respiratory issues. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
Eight people were injured. Six were transported to local hospitals, including the 53-year-old truck driver.
A delivery truck driver from Miracle Chemical Company was delivering chlorine for the gym's pool when the chemical spilled.
A chlorine spill was reported around 7 a.m. Thursday at the LA Fitness inside the Brunswick Shopping Center on Milltown Road in North Brunswick.
Incident reported at 536 Milltown Rd.
Deputy Police Chief Brian Hoiberg confirmed the chlorine leak is contained. No road closures are in effect, but the public is asked to stay away from the shopping center while emergency services operate.
North Brunswick police, fire, EMS, and a Middlesex County hazmat team responded. Firefighters evacuated the building and sent members in full protective gear to confirm it was clear.
Those hospitalized were complaining of respiratory issues. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
Eight people were injured. Six were transported to local hospitals, including the 53-year-old truck driver.
A delivery truck driver from Miracle Chemical Company was delivering chlorine for the gym's pool when the chemical spilled.
A chlorine spill was reported around 7 a.m. Thursday at the LA Fitness inside the Brunswick Shopping Center on Milltown Road in North Brunswick.
Incident reported at 536 Milltown Rd.
Deputy Police Chief Brian Hoiberg confirmed the chlorine leak is contained. No road closures are in effect, but the public is asked to stay away from the shopping center while emergency services operate.
North Brunswick police, fire, EMS, and a Middlesex County hazmat team responded. Firefighters evacuated the building and sent members in full protective gear to confirm it was clear.
Those hospitalized were complaining of respiratory issues. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
Eight people were injured. Six were transported to local hospitals, including the 53-year-old truck driver.
A delivery truck driver from Miracle Chemical Company was delivering chlorine for the gym's pool when the chemical spilled.
A chlorine spill was reported around 7 a.m. Thursday at the LA Fitness inside the Brunswick Shopping Center on Milltown Road in North Brunswick.
Incident reported at 536 Milltown Rd.
Stay up-to-date
Download CitizenComments1
Wow wtf
Wow wtf
Wow wtf
Wow wtf
Stay informed on local incidents
Download Citizen
Wow wtf