Crime & Safety

Union County Hazmat Decontaminating Suicide Attempt

Incident at 724 South Avenue closes street.

UPDATED 12:11 p.m.:

Shortly after 9 a.m. Friday, Union County Hazard Materials officials began working at 724 South Ave. in Westfield to decontaminate the victim of an attempted suicide, according to a spokesperson from the Union County Division of Emergency Management.

The victim, whose suicide attempt involved chemicals, was pulled from the house and is being decontaminated by a Union County Hazmat crew.

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Westfield police say that the victim is still alive and has been transported to a local hospital.

South Avenue between Downer and Cumberland Streets was blocked this morning but were expected to be cleared shortly after noon.

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