Incident at the LGH. Picture: Paul Scambler.

Staff have been evacuated from part of the Launceston General Hospital after an incident in the theatre complex this afternoon.

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The hospital confirmed via a statement that it had cleared the affected areas while authorities work to determine the cause.

"Staff have been supported and provided with medical treatment where appropriate," a hospital spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said the hospital's priority remained the safety of both staff and patients.

The statement

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