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- Herts Fire and Rescue was called to a chemical spill in the hospital at 10.35am this morning (January 26).
- People were taken to A&E and the immediate area was evacuated.
- Three fire engines were on site for clean-up and potential decontamination.
- Police were in attendance to assist.
- Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue called a stop to the incident at around 3.35pm and then left shortly after.
- The hospital trust confirmed at around 5.15pm that all services are running as normal.
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