UPDATE: 4.20pm: Ambulance Victoria confirmed two men, both believed to be aged in their 50s, were taken to St John of God Hospital for further observation.
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Emergency services are rushing to a commercial laundry in Redan following reports of a large chemical spill.
It's understood there was a hydrogen peroxide spill at Eureka Linens, on Sutton Street, just before 11am.
Fire crews have been seen in hazardous material suits entering the building.
According to a Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson, crews made it to the scene in four minutes.
"Firefighters worked to dilute and isolate the affected area, and extinguished a small amount of combustible material surrounding the spill," they said in a statement.
"Firefighters assessed two patients for minor injuries, before transferring them into the care of Ambulance Victoria paramedics."
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Smythesdale CFA's rehab unit is also on scene to support crews.
Victoria Police, the EPA, and Worksafe have also been informed.
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