August 3, 2009
Statement on condition of victims from haz-mat situation
Update: 10:30 p.m. EDT
Next update Tuesday, August 4, at 8:30 a.m. EDT
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — The following is an overview from Southcoast Hospitals Group at 10:30 p.m. EDT (no changes since 8:30 p.m. update):
- Treated at Southcoast Hospitals Group: 119 total
- St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford: 66 total
- Admitted: 4 (2 critical condition)
- Treated & released: 62
- Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River: 53 total
- Admitted: 1
- Treated & released: 52
These patients included employees of ABC Disposal and many first responders, including EMS paramedics, police and firefighters. Families of patients are asked to call the Patient Information line at 508-985-7000 for additional information.
The next update will be released Tuesday, August 4, at 8:30 a.m. EDT.
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