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Ottawa hazmat team called to Gatineau Hospital for chemical leak

The Gatineau Hospital. (Jackie Perez/CTV News Ottawa) The Gatineau Hospital. (Jackie Perez/CTV News Ottawa)
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GATINEAU, QUE. -

Hazardous materials crews from Ottawa were called to the Gatineau Hospital Monday following a chemical leak in the laundry area.

In a release, the CISSS de l'Outaouais said that the Gatineau fire department had the situation under control and no one was hurt, but teams from Ottawa were also called in to help.

All hospital services remain functional and no other area was affected by this incident. The laundry area has been isolated.

In a release, the Gatineau fire service said chemicals used in the laundry room came into contact and produced a powerful exothermic reaction producing irritating gases.

The laundry area was evacuated and isolated. No evacuation of the entire hospital was necessary. 

The Gatineau fire service said the Ottawa hazmat team was called in to provide expert assistance. 

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