Eleven people were taken to the hospital from a Fall River, Massachusetts, Amazon Fulfillment Center Friday, NBC affiliate WJAR reported.
The facility on Innovation Way was evacuated amid a HazMat response, police told the news station.
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While the cause of the incident was under investigation, it was reported as an unknown chemical reaction that was possibly caused by a battery, police reportedly said
The Fall River Fire Special Service confirmed that it helped decontaminate people before they were taken to hospitals to be evaluated.
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Officials haven't shared how serious the 11 peoples' injuries were.
