Statement on condition of victims from haz-mat situation

Update: 5:15 p.m. EDT (revised numbers — 66 at St. Luke's, 51 at Charlton)

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — Some 117 people were treated at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford and Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River following a hazardous materials situation Monday at ABC Disposal, 1245 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford.

As of 5:15 p.m. EDT, St. Luke's Hospital had received 66 patients. These patients included employees of ABC Disposal and many first responders, including EMS paramedics, police and firefighters.

Two people remain in critical condition and two people are in fair condition. No further information will be released on these patients. Approximately 10 patients were still being treated at St. Luke's, but were expected to be released soon. All remaining 52 patients at St. Luke's were treated and released.

In addition to the 66 victims brought to St. Luke's, another 51 victims were sent to Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. All were treated and released.

Families of patients are asked to call the Patient Information line at 508-985-7000 for additional information.

St. Luke's Hospital was notified at 11 a.m. of a hazardous materials situation in the New Bedford community. Under the direction of the New Bedford Fire Department, St. Luke's Hospital began the process of decontaminating victims.

Updates will be issued as the situation warrants.