Chlorine gas created by the accidental mixing of chemicals at the Bessborough Hotel at Spadina Crescent and 21st Street in Saskatoon sent two people to the hospital Friday afternoon.

The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) said in a news release that it received a report at around noon CST about the accidental mixing of chlorine and muriatic acid, which creates chlorine gas. A hazmat team responded and the contaminated area was evacuated.

"The release of chlorine gas was contained and the hazmat crew began to ventilate the area," SFD said in the release.

The condition of the two people who were taken to hospital is unknown.