Chemical spill at Blackbridge Transfer Station in Haumoana, Hawke’s Bay

Emergency services at the scene. Photo / NZME

Two people have been treated by ambulance staff for minor ailments after a chemical spill at a transfer station in Haumoana, near Hastings.

Five fire trucks and two ambulances were at Blackbridge Transfer Station on Mill Rd on Thursday morning.

Emergency services were called about 10.15am.

Two people were treated for minor ailments by St John ambulance staff.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said the incident involved a “spilt chemical”.

Hastings Fire Station confirmed the spill was an unidentified caustic substance, which had been made safe by the early afternoon.

Bin Hire Co manages the Blackbridge Transfer Station.

A Bin Hire Co spokesman said there was a small spill at the transfer station and emergency services were at the scene to identify the substance. There were no injuries, he said.

He said the station was closed temporarily but was expected to reopen on Thursday afternoon.

Police assisted with traffic management.