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Emergency crews clear scene after potential hazmat situation Missouri Baptist Hospital

Town and County police said they received a call saying someone may have come to the emergency room with a small amount of fentanyl. They could not find the substance and cleared the scene.
Credit: Clancy, Samuel

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Police and firefighters have cleared the scene of a potential hazmat situation at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Town and County police said they received a call Monday afternoon saying someone may have come to the emergency room with a small amount of fentanyl. Firefighters, police and a hazmat team responded to the scene.

At around 4:30, police and firefighters said they could not find the substance and cleared the scene. The hospital said no patients or visitors were affected.

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