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- Emergency services have now left the scene of an "accidental chemical spill" at Hemel Hempstead Hospital
- The source of the chemical was cleaning fluid leaking from a decontamination machine
- The leak forced the almost half the hospital to be evacuated after three members of staff suffered minor injuries
- The injured staff have now been discharged
- Patient are advised to attend appointments as normal
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