12 people hospitalized after suffering from possible chlorine poisoning in west Houston

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HOUSTON – The Houston Fire Department said several people were taken to the hospital after suffering from possible chlorine poisoning in west Houston.

The incident happened in the 1200 block of Wilcrest Drive. The fire department received the call shortly before 5 p.m. Several other people, including children, were said to be having a reaction to something in the water. The fire department said the people transported may have accidentally ingested chlorine after a spill.

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The fire department said a total of 12 people were transported to the hospital.

The fire department said the cause appears to be an over-chlorination of the pool.


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