'Release of chemical' sparks massive 999 response on Merseyside - area evacuated

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Several workers were assessed by medical teams after a chemical release at the Suez recycling and recovery centre on Woodward Road in Kirkby, Merseyside.

A chemical release at an industrial estate on Merseyside has sparked a massive emergency response.

Emergency services rushed to Woodward Road in Kirkby on Thursday following reports of an incident at Knowsley Industrial Estate.

The site, operated by recycling and recovery company Suez, was evacuated, with several workers assessed by medical teams as a precaution, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Pictures from the scene showed around 15 emergency service vehicles, including fire engines and ambulances, gathered in the area.

A spokesperson for Suez confirmed that workers had reported a chemical release during routine operations.

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The spokesperson said: "The site was evacuated, emergency services were contacted, and several of our site staff are being assessed by medical teams as a precautionary measure.

"We are working closely with the fire and ambulance services and are taking all necessary steps to safely resume operations as soon as possible."

Meanwhile, a person in the area claimed to have noticed an unusual smell the previous day.

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