Emergency services are responding to a "major incident" at the London Aquatics Centre in Stratford and are treating "a number of patients".
London Fire Brigade said a "high quantity of chlorine gas" was released inside the building in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park due to a "chemical reaction".
The brigade tweeted: "Update Aquatic Centre in #Stratford. Due to a chemical reaction a high quantity of chlorine gas was released inside the centre.
"While we ventilate the premises we would ask those residents in the immediate vicinity to close their doors and windows."
The London Ambulance Service confirmed they were working alongside the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police at the scene.
Videos circulating on social media showed several ambulances rushing to the scene.
In a tweet, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park wrote: "There has been an incident at @AquaticsCentre this morning involving the release of a gas.
"The area has been cordoned off and evacuated. We're working with emergency services on site.
"There are a number of casualties with breathing difficulties being treated by @Ldn_Ambulance."
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan tweeted: "I remain in close contact with our emergency services who are dealing with a gas-related incident at the London Aquatics Centre this morning. A number of people are being treated by @Ldn_Ambulance.
"Please avoid the area which has been cordoned off and evacuated."
The Sky helicopter filmed people being treated by paramedics outside the building and sitting on large blankets on the ground.
Fire engines, police cars and ambulances could also be seen lining the roads around the swimming pool.
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2022-03-23 11:28:11Z
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