Orange: Five people exposed, three in hospital after chemical spill in Leewood Dr

A chemical spill on a driveway in Orange has seen five people exposed to the harsh product with three taken to hospital. Here’s the latest.

Five people were exposed to a harsh cleaning chemical in Orange. ​

Five people have been exposed to a harsh cleaning chemical after several hundred litres of the product spilt in Orange.

The spill occurred on a driveway in Leewood Dr at about 10.50am on Tuesday.

One person in their 40s suffered skin irritation to their arms and three other people were taken to Orange Health Service for further examination.

NSW Ambulance inspector Thomas Doolan said the ambulance department worked closely with NSW Fire and Rescue to ensure the scene was safe.

“NSW Ambulance paramedics stayed on the scene while NSW Fire and Rescue continued their hazmat procedure and clean-up efforts,” Mr Doolan said.

“This was a great multi-agency effort which ensured safety for our crews and the best possible outcome for the patients.”