Chemical incident at Heathrow

Firefighters have responded to an incident at Heathrow Airport in the UK - in which staff became exposed to a mix of cleaning chemicals.

Five people were treated at the scene - with multiple crews sent to the site.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Firefighters responded to an incident at Heathrow Airport, where staff had become exposed to a mix of cleaning chemicals.

"The Brigade's Control Officers were informed about the incident at 1240, and crews from Heathrow, Hayes, and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.

"Five members of airport staff were treated on scene by the London Ambulance Service. There are no reports of any further injuries.

"The incident was over for firefighters by 1342."

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