Nine people sustained minor injuries Wednesday morning at the municipal swimming pool in Kiryat Gat, a city in southern Israel, after approximately 100 liters of hydrochloric acid spilled into the facility, according to Fire and Rescue Services. Police officials explained that a pipe containing chlorine became disconnected, and individuals present at the scene inhaled dangerous fumes.
Authorities closed the pool and launched an investigation into the incident.
Fire and Rescue Services reported receiving an emergency call at 10:45 a.m. alerting them to a hazardous materials incident at the Kiryat Gat municipal pool.
