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).

The 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.”