19 in hospital over chlorine gas in pool

A number of people, including children, are being treated in hospital following an incident involving chlorine gas at a swimming pool in Co Antrim.

It happened at Silvercliffs Holiday Village in Ballycastle yesterday when a staff member accidentally mixed two chemicals which released the gas.

Nineteen people, ranging in ages from 12 to 25, were treated for breathing problems and eye irritation.

The Fire Service said its initial evacuation of the premises prevented further casualties.