Eleven hospital staff at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide become unwell after an accidental release of an “outdoor insect repellent” in the facility, according to multiple reports. The incident is described as a hazmat event after repellent fumes are released in or near the emergency department area. As a result, emergency operations are disrupted: about a dozen emergency beds are closed, and ambulances are diverted away from the hospital during the response. Reported impacts also include staff needing medical attention for symptoms they develop after exposure, with outlets consistently stating the number of affected staff is 11. The releases are characterized as accidental, and the product is referred to specifically as an outdoor insect repellent. Across the sources, the response focuses on managing the hazmat situation and restoring normal hospital services after containment and assessment. The reports do not provide further details on the nature of symptoms, the duration of diversion, or the hospital’s follow-up findings beyond the immediate operational changes and the number of staff affected.