UPDATE 2.30PM: Merton Police say officers have left the scene and all roads are reopened.

Six people are suffering the effects of fumes after a chemical incident in Wimbledon Leisure Centre this morning. 

Wimbledon Times:

Police in Merton say they have closed roads surrounding Wimbledon Leisure Centre in Latimer Road after a chemical incident. 

Road closures are likely to be in place until 2pm.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area. 


A member of staff from the Ballet Boutique nearby sent in the above picture of Merton Road and said people were walking home from the leisure centre in their bath robes. 

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