Hazmat Crews At Chesco Government Building After Suspicious Substance Found

WEST CHESTER, PA — A hazardous materials crew responded to the Chester County government building in downtown West Chester Friday morning after reports of a suspicious substances, according to authorities.

The incident occurred at around 10:06 a.m. at the building near the intersection of West Market Street and Potter Alley.

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Market Street was shut down as the investigation got underway.

Varying reports described the material as a "powder" or something in an envelope, but officials have not clarified the exact nature.

No injuries have been reported.

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