Firefighters tackled a chemical leak at a municipal swimming pool in Kent this morning.

The alarm was raised at around 6.30am with reports of chlorine seeping from the purification plant at the complex in Newington Road, Ramsgate.

A spokesman for Thanet Leisure Force, which operates the facility, said the main pool will remain closed until further notice, although the training pool is not affected by the leak.

A specialist incident support unit from Ashford attended along with fire and rescue service teams from Ramsgate (retained) and Margate.

Around 35 firefighters were at the scene - some wearing protective suits and breathing apparatus.

The leak was stopped at about 8.30am and the cause is being investigated.

There was some minor traffic disruption in the area during the morning rush hour.