EMERGENCY crews were called to a suspected ammonia leak at an Anglesey factory on Monday (September 6), which led to five people being taken to hospital.

The Environmental Protection Unit from Holyhead, two crews from Holyhead and a team from Bangor were called to a meat processing factory in Llangefni at shortly after 10am this morning to deal with the suspected leak.

It is understood that the leak took place at the 2 Sisters Food Group factory on Industrial Estate Road.

A North Wales Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Nine casualties were treated at the scene and five have now been taken to hospital by colleagues from WAST (Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust) for further treatment.”

A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 9.14am this morning to Industrial Estate Road, Llangefni to reports of persons needing medical attention following exposure to a noxious fume or chemical.

"We attended the scene with two rapid response vehicles and three emergency ambulances. Four patients were treated on scene and a further five were conveyed to Ysbyty Gwynedd for further treatment."

Rhun ap Iorwerth, MS for Ynys Môn, said: “My immediate concern, of course, is for the wellbeing of those affected.

"I wish them well for a full recovery, and I’m grateful to the emergency services for their response.

"I’ll now be contacting 2 Sisters to learn more about the circumstances, and the measures that will now be put in place to ensure the safety of all those working at the plant and in community.”