ATM Causes Hazmat Incident at Newtonville Bank of America

NEWTON, MA – A hazmat incident at Bank of America shut down a section of Walnut Street Thursday morning.

The Newton Fire Department said the incident was caused by hydrogen sulfide from batteries in an ATM machine. The machines were shut down, and the street was reopened around noon.

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Emergency crews have shut down a section of Walnut Street in Newtonville following an incident at Bank of America.

According to the Newton Fire Department, a hazmat response was requested. Walnut Street is closed in both directions from Washington to Madison; drivers are instructed to avoid the area.

There is no danger to the public, the Newton Police Department said.

Image via Newton Fire Department Twitter