Month: July 2021

Experts say hypochlorite solution and sulfuric acid are commonly used at commercial facilities to keep the water clean. SPRING, Texas — Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown remained closed Sunday after a chemical leak sent dozens of people to the hospital over the weekend. RELATED: Memorial Hermann says all 28 patients they saw released following chemical incident at Splashtown A spokesperson for Memorial Hermann Hospital said the 28 people treated there have all been discharged in…

Experts say hypochlorite solution and sulfuric acid are commonly used at commercial facilities to keep the water clean. SPRING, Texas — Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown remained closed Sunday after a chemical leak sent dozens of people to the hospital over the weekend. A spokesperson for Memorial Hermann Hospital said the 28 people treated there have all been discharged in good condition since the incident, which happened at the popular Spring waterpark on Saturday. A…

31 people were transported to the hospital, and 55 others were also affected but refused transport. SPRING, Texas — Dozens of people experienced skin irritation and respiratory issues after a chemical leak Saturday afternoon at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, officials said. Cy Creek EMS, Spring Fire Department and HAZMAT responded to the scene around 3 p.m. Saturday at the waterpark in the 21300 block of the North Freeway. Officials said the incident happened at…

26 people were transported to the hospital, and 39 others were also affected but refused transport. SPRING, Texas — Dozens of people experienced skin irritation and respiratory issues after a chemical leak Saturday afternoon at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, officials said.. Cy Creek EMS, Spring Fire Department and HAZMAT responded to the scene around 3 p.m. Saturday at the waterpark in the 21300 block of the North Freeway. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office…

HCFMO officials said those affected are experiencing minor skin and/or inhalation irritation. Several Spring Fire Crews are at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Spring providing emergency care for dozens of people who have been affected by a chemical leak. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/KHy5EUSlUz — Spring Fire Department (@Springfdtx) July 17, 2021 Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said there is no indication of air quality or chemical leaks in the surrounding area, but officials are…

Several Spring Fire Crews are at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Spring providing emergency care for dozens of people who have been affected by a chemical leak. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/KHy5EUSlUz — Spring Fire Department (@Springfdtx) July 17, 2021 Officials are asking people to avoid the area. This is a developing story. We have a crew headed to the scene and will update this story with more details as they become available.