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Sulfuric Acid Spill Evacuates Jewish Educational Center in Elizabeth

Elizabeth New Jersey

Students and staff from #TheJewishEducationalCenter building on North Avenue were evaluated after a sulfuric acid spill was reported in the building, according to officials.

Sometime after 4:30 p.m., the #UnionCountyHazmatTeam was called to neutralize the spill that a worker tried to clean with water which according to official made a bigger mess.

Approximately 30 students were evaluated as a precaution. None of the students presented any signs of exposure, according to officials.

They said students and staff were taken to a center down the street.

Incident remains under investigation.

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