Several people at a trucking company in Peterborough, Ont., were assessed by paramedics following a reported exposure to a chemical on Thursday morning.
Around 9 a.m. emergency crews responded to an incident at Manitoulin Trucking on Technology Drive in the city’s southwest end.
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Peterborough Fire Services attended and also deployed its hazardous materials (hazmat) unit to the scene.
Peterborough County-City Paramedics reported treating up to six individuals, however, it is unclear how many of those were transported to hospital.
— More to come.
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