2017 Birling Gap incident

On 27 August 2017, Beachy Head and beaches including Birling Gap, in the English county of East Sussex, were evacuated following a suspected chemical leak. Visitors reported ill effects after the appearance of a "mist", and 233 people were treated at Eastbourne General Hospital, initially with a full chemical decontamination. Witnesses reported stinging and dried-up eyes, regardless of repeated eyewashes.

2017 Birling Gap incident

On 27 August 2017, Beachy Head and beaches including Birling Gap, in the English county of East Sussex, were evacuated following a suspected chemical leak. Visitors reported ill effects after the appearance of a "mist", and 233 people were treated at Eastbourne General Hospital, initially with a full chemical decontamination. Witnesses reported stinging and dried-up eyes, regardless of repeated eyewashes.