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Swindon Pool Illness: Kids Fall Sick After Event
30 Sep
Summary
- Children developed coughs and sore eyes after a swimming event.
- Doctors suspect excessive chlorine exposure caused the illnesses.
- A malfunctioning air handling unit is blamed for the incident.
Several children fell ill following a swimming competition held at Swindon Link Leisure Centre on Saturday, September 27. Parents reported their children developed symptoms such as a persistent cough and sore, red eyes shortly after the event.
One concerned parent noted that nearly all children from the same swimming club attending the competition experienced similar ailments. Doctors are investigating whether exposure to excessive chlorine in the pool water may have caused these flu-like symptoms, with potential risks including lung damage.
In a statement released on Tuesday, September 29, a spokesperson for GLL, which operates the Link Centre, attributed the illnesses to a technical issue with the pool hall's air handling unit. This malfunction reportedly affected air circulation, leading some attendees of the Dolphins swimming gala to feel unwell.
The air handling unit issue was resolved early on Monday, September 29. Swindon Council officers have been consulted and have advised that the pool can continue operating normally. The centre is cooperating with authorities to understand the full circumstances.
