Spilled Mercury From Antique Clock Causes Hazmat Cleanup In Westchester

Emergency cleanup crews were called into action after a large amount of mercury spilled from an antique clock in Westchester, creating a hazardous situation.

A hazardous situation was created in Larchmont when a large amount of mercury spilled from an antique clock.
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Ben Crnic

08/16/2023 2:30 p.m.

The incident happened on Monday, Aug. 14 just after 12:30 p.m., when the Larchmont Fire Department responded to an undisclosed location in the village for a reported hazardous materials leak.

According to the department, an investigation determined that a "significant quantity" of mercury had accidentally been spilled from an antique clock.

After this discovery, a perimeter was created to make sure no one entered the area. Crews also confirmed that the affected people had not suffered any medical issues from the spill.

Soon, the Westchester Department of Emergency Services Special Operations Bureau arrived at the scene to provide support and equipment for the cleanup effort. Additionally, a contractor was also called in coordination with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to help with the effort.

Eventually, the mercury was removed from the site to ensure public and environmental safety, and crews left the scene by 4:30 p.m.

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