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Spilled Mercury From Antique Clock Causes Hazmat Cleanup In Westchester Spilled Mercury From Antique Clock Causes Hazmat Cleanup In Westchester
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.  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…

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