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AROUND 150 PEOPLE have sought treatment in hospital in Sussex after what’s described as an “unknown gas cloud” hit the coast in the southern English county yesterday.
According to local police, the first reports of a ‘haze’ coming in from the sea were received just before 5pm yesterday.
People reported irritation of their eyes and throats as the plume of gas moved eastwards along the coast.
According to a statement from Sussex Police this morning:
It appears that the last reports were received some three hours after the first, but long queues built up at Eastbourne General District Hospital well into the evening, with approximately 150 people being treated.
However, the effects were mostly minor and it was not necessary to admit anyone for further treatment.
Investigations into the cause of the chemical cloud are under way.
However, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has advised that it is “extremely unlikely” that it was chlorine, as had been suggested on social media.
Said police:
It is believed that it came in from the sea, but this has not been confirmed and work continues to locate the cause.
At first, patients were dealt with as a precaution with a “full decontamination treatment,” according to police, however “it became clear that this was not necessary following clinical advice”.
Those affected are being advised by Public Health England to irrigate their eyes if they are irritated and to wash all over with plenty of soap and water.
According to the police statement:
The effects, while uncomfortable, were not serious and an investigation is now under way by a number of agencies working in partnership to establish the source of the gas.
It is believed that it came in from the sea, but this has not been confirmed and work continues to locate the cause.
People living along the coast were advised yesterday to remain indoors with windows and doors shut. However, the vast majority of the gas appeared to have dissipated by later yesterday evening.
It’s a Bank Holiday in the UK today – so thousands of people are expected to flock to the beach once again. The situation will continue to be monitored, according to authorities – but it is believed that it was an isolated incident.
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Who smelt it, dealt it
Russians…whatever
What really annoys me is how much better weather they get in the UK than here..
It’s just not fair
@Eugene Walsh: it’s only the extreme south east as it’s far closer to the continent. The rest of the country has similarly poor weather. But yeah, nothing worse than seeing London bask in glorious sun while we shiver in the damp cold.
@Eugene Walsh: Horrible-looking sand, though.
This summer at the box office “It Came From the Sea – When Earths Oceans Strike Back”
figured out what the gas was from, methane from from the house of Lords when saw May’s Brexit plans.
@Dáithí Ó Raghallaigh: clown…
@Fank Pulman: I have seen you here issuing personal abuse to posters here, your a bit of a keyboard bully aren’t you. You know if you don’t like something, there is an option of just ignoring it, live and let live, they teach it in kinda-garden these days Troll
@Dáithí Ó Raghallaigh: awww…a nerve¡…
@Fank Pulman:
That’s laughable Daithí.
Theresa May doesn’t have a plan!
Bank holiday weekends at Brighton beach are manic – due to its proxmity to London; nothing like the numbers on any beaches here.
@Fank Pulman: Unfortunately, the beach has no sand – just stones. And it’s relatively small – and likely that you’ll be only a few feet from your neighbour. Stll, only an hour from Victoria; we are spoiled for choice…
@Fank Pulman: what’s that got to do with a gas cloud?
@Government Sachs: On a hot weekend in Brighton – like today and yesterday – c100,000 people can arrive there; yet only 150 were affected.
@Fank Pulman:
Thanks for telling how “great” Britain is Fank.
You better get used to British “beaches” once Brexit happens….
Methane gas??
I’d say blame Dennis O Brien ………..
The chemtrail loons are having a field day with this
@Alan Flood: just you wait until Alex Jones gets involved
@Dave O Keeffe: lizard farts no doubt
@Alan Flood: your a complete muppet, ever wondered why we have not had a decent summer in 15/20 years? Think for yourself you clown
The UK has a history of dumping military stuff into the seas, it could have been mustard gas dumped after WW1?
Example http://www.gov.scot/Uploads/Documents/AE08Beauforts.FH10.pdf
Could have something to do with Oil fracking off the coast
One would have to wonder what kind of fools live in this country with some of the comments on here…..seriously did half of ye even go to school???
Chen trails on such a funny topic now is it!!!!!!
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