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Universal Studios workers who got sick from paint released from hospital

ORLANDO, Fla. — Five people who were rushed to the hospital during work on the expansion to the Harry Potter ride at Universal Studios Saturday morning have been released.

A representative with the park said the crew members were putting down paint sealer and team members who were nearby said they started feeling sick.

The Orlando Fire Department was called around 2 a.m.

Officials said the crew was working on the expansion from the Islands of Adventure side of the park.

Four people were brought to Florida Hospital Orlando and one was brought to Doctor Phillips Hospital.

A Universal Studios spokesperson says they expect all of the workers to be fine.