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Major hospital evacuated amid ‘chemical incident’

Around 150 people were evacuated from Guy's Hospital after a chemical spill involving chlorine and sulfuric acid caused an explosion, fire crews ventilated the building.

  • On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Guy’s Hospital in Southwark was evacuated after a chemical incident, with around 150 people moved from basement and ground floor levels, firefighters confirmed.
  • A police officer at the scene told The Sun, 'One of the engineers accidentally mixed chlorine with sulphuric acid, and it totally exploded,' and responders reported a chemical spill in the basement of Guy’s Hospital that has now been cleared.
  • The London Fire Brigade confirmed that two fire engines, two Fire Rescue Units, a Command Unit and specialist hazardous materials officers were dispatched, and crews are conducting ventilation operations.
  • On Thursday, Weston Street has been closed and police and fire cordons are in place outside Guy’s Hospital, images show.
  • Guy’s Hospital is a major elective centre with 400 beds, and hazmat teams remain on site as investigations continue.
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GB News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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