Police cordon off area between Rugby and Harborough - man taken to hospital over 'chemical incident'
An area between Rugby and Market Harborough has been cordoned off after a man was taken to hospital when he became unwell while mixing chemicals.
Police were called to Mowsley Road in Theddingworth, at around 12.30pm today (Monday).
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Hide AdThe man, who is in his 60s, was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Police say they put a cordon in place for safety reasons while emergency services attended the scene.
Is is affecting traffic in the area but there are no reports of major delays in the area.
A spokesman said: “The incident has now been contained and there is no threat or danger to the wider public.”