Man falls ill and hotel evacuated as air con fails

A man, 61, was taken to hospital as a result

A man has been taken to hospital after falling ill as a result of a faulty air conditioning unit that also saw people evacuated from a hotel.

Fire crews were called at about 08:00 GMT to the Crowne Plaza in Wollaton Street, in Nottingham city centre, where a floor had become vapour logged.

A 61-year-old man was taken to hospital due to inhalation issues and while crews initially thought the problem to be a fire, they discovered malfunctioning air conditioning.

A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said guests returned by 11:00.

People living near the scene were told to keep their windows closed at the time of the evacuation

Fire engines from London Road, Mansfield, Stockhill, Highfields, Arnold and Edwinstowe were called to the scene.