Other hazmat incident
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Event title
Germany - In Germany, about 15 people were poisoned by chlorine in a water park pool
Source
Severity
Mid
Event date (UTC)
2026-11-14 14:10:56
Last update (UTC)
2026-11-14 14:10:56
Area range
Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Brühl, Nordrhein-Westfalen
About 15 people were affected by chlorine poisoning in the pool of an amusement park in Brühl, located in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany. As a result of the incident, several guests were hospitalized, reports the newspaper Bild.The incident occurred on November 13, when a report of a problem came from a hotel on the park's premises. Due to a technical issue, there was too much chlorine in one of the pools, which caused discomfort for several visitors, as noted by a representative of the local fire service.To ensure safety, the pool was temporarily closed while water replacement was carried out. Four affected individuals were taken to the hospital: one of them sustained moderate injuries, while the other three had mild symptoms.