Suspected chlorine leak at Elmhurst hotel, waterpark sickens 20
Twenty people were sent to area hospitals this afternoon following a suspected chlorine leak at the Holiday Inn on York Road in Elmhurst.
Paramedics and firefighters were called to the hotel, which includes the Mayan Adventure Waterpark, just after 1:30 p.m. At least 16 ambulances were on site, according to witnesses.
Almost of the victims were treated and released from five area hospitals, officials said.
The source of the chemical exposure was a zero-gravity pool used primarily by children.
Emergency responders sought assistance from at least a dozen surrounding fire departments.
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