UPDATE: Fire crews and incident support units dealing with chemical leak at Peterborough City Hospital

Fire crews are at the scene of an incident at Peterborough City Hospital's maternity unit this morning, Friday December 23.

Four fire crews and incident support were called to the scene at 6.10am.

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Emergency services at the scene of a chemical spill at Peterborough City Hospital

Peterborough City Hospital confirm there has been a “small chemical leak” on site.

Five litres of chemical have leaked in an isolated side room and fire crews have it contained.

A hospital spokesperson said no appointments have been cancelled.

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