Waterpark evacuated after 12 suffer breathing difficulties in ‘chemical leak’

Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published July 30, 2026 3:52pm Updated July 30, 2026 3:52pm Paramedics treated 12 people at Moorways Sports Village (Picture: Google) Swimmers were forced to flee a leisure centre after a suspected chemical leak. A dozen people were treated at Moorways Sports Village in Allenton, Derbyshire, at 1.38pm on Thursday. A spokesperson for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident at a leisure centre on Moor Lane in Allenton. ‘Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service was called to the site at 13:38 hours following reports of a potential chemical leak. ‘Firefighters from Ascot Drive, Kingsway, and Nottinghamshire’s Stapleford stations are in attendance supported by a specialist Environmental Protection Unit from Sto