Chemical incident at Canterbury University lab sees two taken to hospital

November 13, 2018

Two people have been taken to hospital after a chemical incident at a Canterbury University biology lab.

Fire and Emergency NZ was called to the university at 6.30pm and said a chemical smell was detected.

Five fire appliances are on the scene along with a Hazmat unit.

A St John spokesperson said two patients have been taken to hospital in moderate condition.

The building has been fully evacuated.

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