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Employees injured in Sanofi 'incident'

Employees injured in Sanofi 'incident'

Two workers at Sanofi in Waterford have been injured following an accident at the life sciences firm.

What's being described as 'a chemical incident' occurred in a laboratory at approximately 11:20 this morning (Wednesday).

The emergency services were called and the injured employees were brought by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford where they are receiving treatment.

The Health & Safety Authority has been informed and an investigation will take place.

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Sanofi, which acquired Genzyme in 2011, employs over 580 people in Waterford.

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