O2 Arena Re-Opens Following Chemical Leak

The O2 Arena in London has reopened today (October 30th) after a suspected Ammonia chemical leak.

Twenty-nine staff from the venue – formerly known as the Millennium Dome – were admitted to hospital yesterday (October 29th) after ammonia leaked from the Ice Rink plant room, reports the BBC.

The recently re-launched London venue has enjoyed huge success in recent months, housing a number of high profile concerts, including Prince’s 21-night London residency.

The venue also saw the Rolling Stones bring their Bigger Bang world tour to a close in August with three shows.

A spokesperson for the venue said: "There was a minor ammonia leak last night at The O2. The building was immediately evacuated." 

The venue has confirmed that it has launched a full internal investigation to the incident. 

The arena is due to host seventeen Spice Girls shows starting in December as part of the girl group’s reunion world tour. 

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