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Chemical Leak at Kiryat Gat Pool Injures Nine Including Children
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
A chemical leak of hydrochloric acid at Kiryat Gat's municipal pool injured nine people, including children, with five hospitalized. An investigation is underway.
- 01About 100 liters of hydrochloric acid leaked into Kiryat Gat's municipal pool due to a hose connection error.
- 02Nine people were lightly injured, including children; five were hospitalized at Barzilai Hospital.
- 03Hydrochloric acid is used in pools to balance pH and disinfect but can cause harm if mishandled.
- 04The acid leak occurred on August 19, 2026, prompting an official investigation.
- 05The chemical can damage skin, eyes, and the environment if mixed improperly with other substances.
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