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Chemical Reaction In Belmont Cragin Pool Sends 5 To Hospital

May 13, 2017 8:27am | Updated May 13, 2017 8:27am

CHICAGO — Two adults and three children were hospitalized after a chemical reaction in a Belmont Cragin pool exposed them to too much chlorine, fire officials said.

The incident occurred around 9 p.m. in the 2800 block of North Meade Avenue.

The chemicals were mixed indoors before the hazmat incident.

All five were taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

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