MILLIS, MASS. (WHDH) - A delivery driver was rushed to the hospital following a hazmat scare in Millis on Thursday, an official said.
The Fed Ex driver was handling a package containing acid near the Stony Brook apartment complex before he noticed it was leaking and suffered serious burns, according to 7NEWS sources.
Crews in protective gear could be seen surrounding the truck and working to render the area safe.
Millis police described the incident as minor and stressed there was never any larger threat to the community.
“The safety and wellbeing of our team members is our top priority, and we hope for the speedy recovery of our team member,” FedEx said in a statement. “We are cooperating with the local authorities in their investigation.”
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