At least 12 revelers suffer burns from "noxious substance" at London club

Source: Xinhua| 2017-04-17 14:52:35|Editor: Zhang Dongmiao
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LONDON, April 17 (Xinhua) -- At least 12 people had suffered burns from a suspected "noxious substance" as about 600 revelers were evacuated from an east London club, local police said early Monday.

The incident occurred at about 1:10 a.m. (0010 GMT) and 10 people were taken to a hospital for treatment.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said the injured were treated for minor burns and their injuries are not life-threatening.

Police are still investigating the cause of the suspected chemical burns.

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