Hampton Inn Marysville, Ohio, hazmat incident sees 16 fall sick including girl, 2, who ‘falls unconscious into pool’

AT least 16 people had to be transported from the Hampton Inn in Marysville to local hospitals Saturday night due to a hazardous materials incident in the pool area.

The first 911 call came around 5:30 pm, said Marysville Police Chief Tony Brooks. A two-year-old girl had either fallen into the pool or was found unconscious inside it.

More calls to authorities were made with people reporting feeling dizzy or a burning sensation in their throats. 

Help was called from multiple departments and the hotel had to be evacuated. 

Other guests and staff were able to leave on their own, officials said. Hotel management made accommodations for guests to stay at other hotels.

All of the injured patrons were alive when transported to the hospital, said Brooks.

Whether there was a chemical in the pool area or a carbon monoxide leak is still under investigation, Brooks said. 

Of the 16 people who have received medical care, seven are in critical condition and two were treated at the scene, said

One critical patient was taken to OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware. The rest were taken to Memorial Health.

Two others were taken to Grady in stable condition. No ages were provided.

Others are either in stable condition or were walk-in patients at Memorial Hospital.