Prague ice rink evacuated due to ammonia leak

An ice rink in the Prague neighbourhood of Vokovice was evacuated on Tuesday morning due to a leak of ammonia, a spokeswoman for the city fire fighters said. One person had to be taken to hospital. Fire fighters also evacuated a nearby school; they are spraying the ammonia with water and dispersing the gas. The police have warned inhabitants of a high concentration of the gas, and closed several streets in the neighbourhood.