Crime & Safety
Hazmat Crews At Chesco Government Building After Suspicious Substance Found
Roads nearby have been shut down.
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.
Market Street was shut down as the investigation got underway.
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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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