""There was an incident this morning (11am) at the Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) on Pearse Street involving a chemical spill," a spokesperson said. "Three individuals were transferred to St James' Hospital. Dublin Fire Brigade and An Garda Síochána attended the scene but have since left and the situation is under control. "The building is closed for environmental cleaning. We have no further update at this stage.""
""The spillage took place at Trinity's Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) on Pearse Street in Dublin city centre at 11am on Tuesday morning. A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí assisted emergency services at an incident that occurred at a premises on Pearse Street, Dublin 2 at approximately 11.25am this morning, Tuesday, January 20, 2026." The TBSI is a research and teaching hub for academics across Trinity's Schools of Biochemistry & Immunology, Chemistry, Medicine, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering.""
A chemical spill occurred at Trinity's Biomedical Sciences Institute (TBSI) on Pearse Street in Dublin city centre at approximately 11am on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Emergency services including Dublin Fire Brigade and An Garda Síochána attended and have since left. Three individuals were transferred to St James' Hospital. The building is closed for environmental cleaning and the situation is reported to be under control. Gardaí confirmed assistance at a premises on Pearse Street at approximately 11:25am. Trinity's TBSI hosts research and teaching across multiple schools and the Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering. No further update has been provided.
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