Cardiff University main building evacuated after chemical spill | UK News

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The university said there were no reports of injuries or serious injuries, but added that paramedics were examining “a small number of people”.

By Tomos Evans, Wales correspondent @TomosGruffydd

Tuesday 9 May 2023 13:05, United Kingdom

Emergency services deal with a chemical spill at Cardiff University.

The university says its main building has been evacuated and “temporarily closed”.

A university statement said paramedics were examining “a small number of people”.

It added that there were no reports of injuries or serious injuries at this stage and that the incident had been “contained”.

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South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to Park Place, Cardiff, at approximately 11.13am.

“Multiple crews are currently present, along with emergency service colleagues,” it added in a statement.

The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed they had also dispatched three vehicles to the scene after being called at 11.20am.

A spokesperson for the company said: “We have deployed a rapid response vehicle and two emergency ambulances and are being supported by the rescue team in dangerous areas.”

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South Wales Police said in a statement that the road was closed between Museum Place and Cathays Terrace as the emergency response continued.

The force advised motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes.

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