Crime & Safety
12 Hospitalized After Hazmat Spill At Chester County Mushroom Plant
Breaking: Several were evacuated and a dozen were hospitalized after a spill at a mushroom plant in Chester County, authorities said.
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Multiple individuals were evacuated and a dozen were hospitalized after a spill at a mushroom plant in Chester County on Wednesday, according to authorities.
Chester County Working Fires reported that the incident occurred at around 12:15 p.m. at a mushroom plant in Kennett Township.
Hazmat crews were dispatched to the scene.
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According to 6ABC, 12 individuals were hospitalized.
It's not yet clear what caused the spill or what kind of chemical spilled.
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The spill was contained to the facility's property.
This is a breaking story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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