Police are currently assisting Fire and Emergency New Zealand at an incident at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, involving a chemical spill.
Police were called about 9.35am.
A number of people have been evacuated from some parts of the hospital as a precaution.
Police are asking members of the public not to attend the hospital at this time unless it is an emergency.
Police thanks the public in advance for their assistance.
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Issued by Police Media Centre