PRINCESS ANNE, Md.- A chemical spill inside a classroom laboratory on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore sent one person to the hospital Tuesday afternoon.
UMES said the spill prompted the evacuation of Trigg Hall shortly after noon. Multiple fire and emergency agencies responded to the scene. An all clear-was given at 2:20 p.m., with a return to normal activities.
Authorities said the spill involved ammonium hydroxide with five people showing signs of needing medical attention. All refused but one person, who was taken to the hospital. There is no word yet on that person's condition.
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