Five hospitalised in "chemical" incident in North Wales

It's reported to have taken place at a meat processing plant

Industrial Estate Road, Llangefni
Author: Seb CheerPublished 6th Sep 2021
Last updated 6th Sep 2021

Five people have been taken to hospital, following an incident in Anglesey involving chemicals.

The Welsh Ambulance service attended the site on Industrial Estate Road, in Llangefni.

It's reported to have taken place at the 2 Sisters meat-processing factory.

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 9.14am this morning to Industrial Estate Road, Llangefni to reports of persons needing medical attention following exposure to a noxious fume or chemical.

"We attended scene with two rapid response vehicles and three emergency ambulances. Four patients were treated on scene and a further five were conveyed to Ysbyty Gwynedd for further treatment."

2 Sisters Food Group has been contacted for a comment.

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