Crime & Safety
Destination Maternity Moorestown Evacuated: Police
About 26 people at the building reported breathing issues Wednesday afternoon.
MOORESTOWN, NJ - Destination Maternity on Strawbridge Drive was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after 26 people on the third floor of the building reported breathing issues, police said.
No one had been taken to the hospital as of 3 p.m., and the issue didn't appear to be too serious, police said. They were still being evaluated.
The issue was first reported at about 2 p.m. It was confined to the building, and there was no danger to the surrounding area, police said.
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Moorestown police, fire and EMS, and the Burlington County Hazmat and Health Department were on the scene investigating the cause.
Police said they will update residents as needed.
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