12 people suffering breathing problems were treated this morning following a diesel leak at a factory in Epping Industrial, Cape Town.
It is understood diesel spilled from a boiler and workers were affected by the fumes.
When ER24 paramedics, fire and rescue services, metro and other services arrived on scene they found the patients outside the factory.
They were assessed and treated.
They were transported to various hospitals for further medical care.
Chitra Bodasing
ER24 spokesperson