Chlorine gas leak causes disruption in Dublin

Emergency services in Dublin are dealing with a suspected leak of chlorine gas.

It happened at the Molloy and Sherry refridgerated transport HQ, which borders the Eastpoint Business Park in the Dublin 3 area.

Several fire engines are attending the scene, including an incident command unit, and a chemical response unit.

It's understood officials are investigating a possible leak of the gas from a vessel at the rear of a building.

A number of people have been evacuated from buildings in the vicinity, no body has been injured.

Gardaí are at the scene and diverting traffic in the area.