Chemical Leak Sends 4 To Hospital: Harford Officials

BELCAMP, MD — Four people were hospitalized following a hazmat call in Harford County Friday afternoon, officials said.

A hydrogen peroxide leak was reported in the 1300 block of Brass Mill Road in Belcamp at 4 p.m., according to Jenn Chenworth, spokeswoman for the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association.

Ten people reported having respiratory symptoms and were evaluated, Chenworth said. None of their situations was believed to be life-threatening, she reported.

Initially, it was believed 20 people had reported symptoms.

Crews from Abingdon, Joppa-Magnolia, Harford County hazmat and other mutual aid fire and MES companies were at the scene, officials reported.