Chemical reaction at pool leaves 17 injured, four in serious condition

A chemical reaction at the municipal swimming pool in La Bisbal del Penedès (Tarragona) on Friday afternoon left 17 people injured, four of them in serious condition, according to multiple sources Source: El Mundo, La Vanguardia, Infobae. The incident occurred around 14:12 when a mixture of pool chemicals produced a toxic cloud, prompting an evacuation and perimeter security Source: ABC, Infobae.

Response and recommendations

Emergency services, including five fire brigade units (later increased to seven Source: La Vanguardia) and the Medical Emergency System (SEM), attended the scene. Two of the seriously injured were transferred to Hospital del Vendrell Source: ABC, El Mundo. The SEM treated 13 others with minor injuries Source: El Español. Civil Protection activated the Procicat chemical alert plan in pre-alert phase Source: ABC. Authorities advised residents to stay indoors, close doors and windows, and avoid ventilation Source: Infobae (confinement article). The town hall urged confinement and asked anyone with symptoms like throat irritation or difficulty breathing to call 112 Source: Infobae (confinement article).

The cause of the reaction has not been disclosed Source: La Vanguardia, El Mundo. The pool will remain closed for at least two days until safety can be guaranteed Source: Infobae (confinement article).