A number of casualties are being treated after a "major" chemical incident saw around 200 people evacuated from the London Aquatics Centre this morning.
The London Fire Brigade - which is on the scene with the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service - has issued the following statement via a spokesperson.
"Due to a chemical reaction a high quantity of chlorine gas was released.
Emergency services on the scene of the 'chemical incident' in Stratford this morning (Image: Clément Gonzalvez)
"While we ventilate the premises we would ask those residents in the immediate vicinity to close doors and windows.”
The Brigade was called at 9.45am today - March 23 - after which it alerted the Met to "a leak of noxious fumes" at 9.53am.
A "number of casualties with breathing difficulties" are being treated by the LAS.
The Aquatics Centre has confirmed it is "awaiting guidance" on when the centre can reopen.
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