Authorities confirmed that more than a dozen workers were taken to the hospital after an improper mix of pool chemicals on the indoor water park's opening day.
Lileana PearsonA chemical issue at Great Wolf Resort is under investigation on the indoor water park's opening day, Webster police confirmed on Wednesday.Authorities said more than a dozen construction workers were hospitalized Wednesday morning following an improper mix of pool chemicals at the Great Wolf Lodge Water Park in Webster , Texas .
ABC Houston affiliate KTRK flew over the scene, where multiple ambulances could be seen assisting. The fire chief said 16 employees and contractors working in the immediate area were transported to the hospital, some out of precaution. The City of Webster officials added that five individuals had evacuated the building.
"The health and safety of our guests and pack members is always our priority, and we greatly appreciate the quick actions of first responders from the city of Webster in response to an incident at an external building outside of the main indoor water park and resort caused by an external vendor. We've received the all-clear to open the resort and all water park attractions as planned this afternoon from the Webster Fire Department.
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