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Hazmat Incident Reported at Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County
A hazmat incident occurred at the Joint Base Andrews Commissary, resulting in eight individuals becoming ill.
The nature of the hazardous material released remains unknown.
The Joint Base Andrews Hazmat units are actively responding to the scene and are working to contain the situation.
The Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) is providing additional support with EMS units and Hazmat expertise.
Details:
- Number of casualties: Eight individuals reported sick
- Nature of illness: Unknown
- Hazardous material: Type of hazmat substance not yet identified
- Responding agencies:
- Joint Base Andrews Hazmat units
- Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD)
- EMS units
- Hazmat support
Current status:
- Hazmat units are on the scene and working to identify and contain the hazardous material.
- EMS units are providing medical care to the affected individuals.
- PGFD Hazmat experts are assisting with the response.
- The situation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
At least eight people sustained injuries on Saturday afternoon when a driver crashed a vehicle into a CarMax dealership in Inglewood, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m. at the CarMax located in the 8600 block of South La Cienega Boulevard, according to officials.
Emergency responders from the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACOFD) arrived at the scene and assessed the injured.
Two individuals were transported to a hospital in critical condition, while six others suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
Despite the impact, the building did not sustain significant structural damage, officials noted.
The circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear, and authorities have not yet determined whether the incident was accidental or intentional.
Initial reports to emergency services indicated a possible active shooter situation; however, LACOFD later clarified that no shooting had occurred.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.