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Hazardous Materials Incident at Cleveland Elementary School in Washington, D.C.
UPDATE: The hazardous materials incident in the 1800 block of 8th Street NW has been resolved. A total of 28 individuals, including 24 students and 4 adults, were evaluated by emergency medical services.
While no further medical attention was required for most, one adult was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
The school building was ventilated, and no hazardous readings were detected. The source of the odor was identified as asphalt work at a nearby construction site.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Emergency responders are currently on the scene at Cleveland Elementary School in Washington, D.C., following a hazardous materials incident.
The school has been evacuated, and 17 children and 10 adults are reporting feeling ill.
The fire department is investigating the nature of the hazardous substance and is working to contain the situation.
Police ask public to please stay out of the area.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
Columbus, Ohio – A 24-year-old woman tragically lost her life following a motorcycle crash on Columbus’ West Side Friday evening, according to the Columbus Police Department.
The victim, identified as Katelan Phares, was traveling eastbound on Scioto Darby Creek Road near the intersection of Woodson Drive when she lost control of her motorcycle while navigating a left-hand curve.
According to an official police statement, Phares’ BMW S 1000 motorcycle slid into a guardrail, causing her to be thrown from the vehicle.
The motorcycle then landed on top of her.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported Phares to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition.
Despite lifesaving efforts, she was pronounced deceased at 6:08 p.m.
The Columbus Police Accident Investigation Unit has launched an investigation into the crash to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward as the investigation remains ongoing.