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Chemical Reaction at Pacific Werribee Caused Evacuations

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Over 16 firefighter units responded to a hazardous materials incident at the Pacific Werribee shopping centre in Hoppers Crossing.

Shoppers were evacuated from parts of Pacific Werribee shopping centre in Hoppers Crossing in Melbourne’s west, shortly before midday.

A woman in her 20s and three men in their 40s, 50s and 60s were taken to Werribee Hospital in a stable condition.

After a strong smell was reported FRV and CFA crews were called to the incident on Heaths Road at 11:40 am after a caller to Triple Zero (000)

The chemical leak had occurred at a dry cleaning facility, causing a reaction.

Firefighters, wearing SCBA and HAZMAT gear, are working to contain the leak and are staying on site to safely ventilate the site.

“Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find a chemical leak had occurred, causing a reaction,” a Fire and Rescue Victoria spokesperson said.

“Wearing breathing apparatus and hazmat equipment, firefighters worked to contain the leak and will remain on scene to safely ventilate the premises.”

As a precaution, some patrons were evacuated inside the premises and three patients were transported to hospital under the care of Victoria ambulance paramedics.

FRV also working alongside Victoria Police and the CFA on the scene.

According to Pacific Werribee security, the incident was contained before 4pm and the centre returned to normal.

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