Five taken to hospital after chemical incident in Magheralin

Five people have been taken to hospital following a major incident at an industrial site in County Armagh.

Emergency services attended a potential chemical incident near Magheralin, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has said.

Some 17 people were assessed at the scene by ambulance services, with five being transferred to hospital. None are thought to be in a life threatening condition.

There is no risk to the public, but the fire service has asked that people avoid the area.