- Dozens of people were taken to hospital after suffering from nausea, vomiting and headaches
- The incident occurred at a drug packaging facility in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County
- Police investigating the incident said a chemical smell was noticed before people became ill
At least 52 people have been hospitalized after a hazmat incident at a drug packaging plant in Pennsylvania.
The patients reported experiencing nausea, vomiting and headaches after a “chemical odor” spread through part of the facility.
The incident happened at Sharp Corporation at 7451 Keebler Way. The company’s website states that the facility is used for packaging and distributing medications.
Lt. Pete Nickischer, with the Upper Macungie Township Police Department, said hazmat crews were still working to determine the cause of the incident Friday afternoon.
The incident happened at Sharp Corporation at 7451 Keebler Way. The company’s website states that the facility is used for packaging and distributing medications
An Allentown hospital received 22 of the people for checks and said they were stable and would be discharged.
The fire brigade searched for a gas leak, but nothing was found.