At least 10 injured in Hammonton hazmat accident, report says
Emergency responders evacuated a business in Hammonton early Wednesday afternoon after a hazmat incident. ABC reports that 10 people were injured or sickened.
Police scanner broadcasts said a freon leak in the building had sickened multiple workers. The Press of Atlantic City reported that people on the scene complained of burning sensations, tightness in the chest and stinging eyes from inhaling the fumes, and that two people had to be airlifted from the scene.
A South Jersey Times photographer at the scene said that law enforcement and fire officials were working in and around Home Solutions, an infusion therapy business on the 1000 block of Grand Street, at about 12:30 p.m. A crowd of people stood outside watching the action, not far from the building.
Hammonton police have not yet responded to requests for information. Officials say they will release a full report shortly.
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