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70 Residents Evacuated, Streets Closed Following Chemical Spill In Trenton

About 70 residents were evacuated and several local streets closed following a chemical spill in Trenton, authorities said.

About 70 residents were evacuated and several local streets closed following a chemical spill in Trenton, authorities said.

About 70 residents were evacuated and several local streets closed following a chemical spill in Trenton, authorities said.

Photo Credit: City of Trenton NJ - City Hall via Facebook

N. Willow St. and Tucker St. were closed to all traffic — including pedestrian traffic — as of Thursday morning, Trenton City Hall officials confirmed on social media.

Bellevue to Pashley Avenues were also closed, as were the Henry J. Austin Health Center and City Beef establishments.

No illnesses had been reported, an initial post said.

Evacuated residents were asked to relocate to Joyce Kilmer Elementary School or stay with family members as officials awaited assistance from the EPA.

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