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Paramedics in Washington County taken to hospital after exposure to unknown substance

Tony LaRussa
By Tony LaRussa
1 Min Read Oct. 30, 2019 | 6 years Ago
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Paramedics responding to a medical call overnight in Washington County were taken to a hospital to be examined after they were exposed to an unknown substance, according to a 911 supervisor.

The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. in the 1000 block of Garfield Avenue in Roscoe.

A hazardous materials team was dispatched to the neighborhood to investigate, but there is believed to be no immediate threat to nearby residents, according to authorities.

Roscoe is a borough of about 850 residents located 25 miles southeast of the City of Washington.

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Tony LaRussa is a TribLive reporter. A Pittsburgh native, he covers crime and courts in the Alle-Kiski Valley. He can be reached at tlarussa@triblive.com.

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