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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National

A Blacksmiths pharmacy evacuated after chemical spill

The scene on Wednesday morning. Picture: supplied

Investigations are ongoing following a chemical spill at a Blacksmiths pharmacy on Wednesday morning.

A Fire and Rescue NSW spokesperson said there was allegedly an acid spill at the pharmacy and the business was evacuated.

Paramedics treated three people and police placed a containment zone around the area, causing some disruption to traffic.

Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a Triple Zero call from the pharmacy about 9.50am, sending four crews to the job.

A hazmat crew also attended the scene in an attempt to clean up the area.

By 11.20am, the spill had been cleared and the containment area dismissed.

The Fire and Rescue NSW spokesperson said the pharmacy would remain closed for a short time for investigations.

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