Alarm in La Chaux-de-Fonds NE Chlorine gas escapes from swimming pool - authorities issue warning

The authorities in La Chaux-de-Fonds NE issued a warning on Wednesday morning about toxic chlorine gas. It is escaping from a swimming pool.

Chlorine gas leaked from a technical room in the Les Arêtes swimming pool in La Chaux-de-Fonds NE on Tuesday morning. The release of toxic substances is to be expected, according to a warning on AlertSwiss.

Residents in the affected area should close windows and doors and switch off ventilation and air conditioning systems. The affected area should also be evacuated immediately.