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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.
DODGE COUNTY, NE — Authorities have identified the three individuals who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash on the Platte River late Friday evening.
In a statement released Saturday afternoon, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) confirmed the victims as 43-year-old Daniel Williams of Moundridge, Kansas; 50-year-old Jeff Bittinger of Fremont, Nebraska; and 48-year-old Randy Amrein, also of Fremont.
The fatal crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. on Friday, when a small aircraft went down in the Platte River, just south of Fremont.
Multiple emergency response teams were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Sgt. Brie Frank with the DCSO stated that several agencies, including air and water rescue units, were involved in the coordinated response effort.
Airboats were deployed to navigate the river, and an Omaha Police Department helicopter provided aerial support to survey the crash site.
Assisting agencies included the Waterloo and Valley Fire Departments, the Nebraska State Patrol, and additional regional emergency services.
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have assumed control of the investigation and will conduct a thorough analysis to determine the circumstances leading to the incident.
No further details have been released at this time.
Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area while recovery and investigative efforts continue.