Horror at Cape Cod YMCA pool as 7 children hospitalized after inhaling toxic MURIATIC ACID spill

Horror at Cape Cod YMCA pool as 7 children hospitalized after inhaling toxic MURIATIC ACID spill
(Representational picture, Getty Images/ Thomas Barwick)

CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS: A total of seven children, between ages six and ten, fell ill on Friday, October 7, after they reportedly inhaled fumes coming from a muriatic acid spill at Cape Cod YMCA pool area. It has been said that the children’s health deteriorated soon after they entered the pool.

A YMCA statement read, “Today seven children from our after school program were transported for evaluation at Cape Cod Hospital for what appeared to be respiratory issues. Their parents have been notified. The cause is under investigation. The YMCA will remain closed until further notice.”

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