MEDWAY, Mass. — A chemical spill in Medway sent five people to the hospital and prompted a Hazmat response on Saturday afternoon.
Medway Fire Chief says 5 workers transported to the hospital after chemical spill at MicroGroup. Hazmat crews called in - everyone expected to be okay. Chief says company uses those chemicals to clean metals. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/YvPwE33bnw
— Litsa Pappas (@LitsaPappas) May 12, 2018
The spill happened at Micro Group, a company that uses chemicals to clean metal. A Hazmat team responded to the scene and was able to contain the spill in just a few hours.
Excellent job Medway Fire and Police crews today at the hazardous materials incident on Industrial Park Road. Thank you also to @FranklinMAfire , Norfolk Fire, @HopedaleFireEMS, @FireMillis, and @MAFireMarshal DFS HazMat team for the assistance!
— Town of Medway (@TownofMedway) May 12, 2018
All five victims suffered non-life threatening injuries and are expected to be okay.
According to fire officials, a mix-up with the chemicals resulted in a reaction, which caused the spill.
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