Steelworkers out of hospital after gas leak report

Five workers at Scunthorpe steelworks were taken to hospital following reports of a gas leak.

Firefighters were called to the site on Tuesday morning but when they arrived staff had stemmed the leak and they left shortly afterwards, Humberside Fire & Rescue Service said.

British Steel said: "Six colleagues received treatment from our on-site teams and emergency services. Subsequently, five of these colleagues were taken to hospital for further support and monitoring. All five have been subsequently discharged from medical care relating to the event."

The company said an investigation was under way into what it described as a "localised incident" and operations had returned to normal.

"The incident was brought under control by our on-site teams, and we thank the emergency services for their support," the company statement added.

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) said it received a call from the site just after 09:30 GMT.

"We sent two paramedics in solo response cars and four ambulances, supported on scene by a duty commander. Five patients were taken to Scunthorpe General Hospital," an EMAS spokesperson said.

People reported multiple alarms sounding across the town.

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