Queensland Health building at Gatton evacuated over suspected chemical leak

A regional Queensland hospital has finally reopened after being evacuated following a suspected chemical leak. DETAILS

Six fire crews are currently on scene at the William St building following reports of a chemical spill. Picture: Lillian Watkins

The Gatton Hospital has reopened after being evacuated following a suspected chemical leak.

Seven fire crews attended the William St building following reports of a chemical leak about 2pm on Good Friday.

Twenty-one patients were among those evacuated, Queensland Health confirmed, with the hospital reopening about 6.45pm.

A West Moreton Health Spokeswoman said the Gatton Hospital has reopened after being given the all-clear from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

“Patients had been decanted as a precaution after reports of an unpleasant odour earlier in the afternoon,” she said.

“A UPS battery pack that was identified as the cause of the odour has been removed.”

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Service spokeswoman said the crews had responded to calls regarding the smell of a chemical.

She said the building had been evacuated while it was searched.

The source of the leak has been identified as a UPS battery pack in the medical imaging area.

Originally published as Queensland Health building at Gatton evacuated over suspected chemical leak