Health And Safety Investigations Into Chemical Leak

Investigations are ongoing following a chemical leak at a St Andrews swimming pool.

A total of 19 people were taken to hospital yesterday after the incident at East Sands leisure centre.

A Fife Sports and Leisure Trust spokesperson said: "Investigations are ongoing as to the cause of yesterday's incident at East Sands Leisure Centre. We are unable to give any further details until an investigation report has been finalised.

"The Trust is liaising with the Health and Safety Executive which will decide if it, or Fife Council, will carry out a formal investigation.

"The centre remains closed but we expect to be able to update customers later today via our website with further information and do not foresee a lengthy delay in opening.

"We would like to thank customers who were at the centre yesterday for their cooperation. We'd also like to thank emergency services for their support and our staff who acted quickly, following procedures so that everyone was safely escorted out the building."