Patient, Two Staff Members Decontaminated After HAZMAT Situation At Local Hospital

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Β Crews have cleared the scene of a HAZMAT situation at a local hospital.Β 

Investigators say a patient entered Novant Matthews Medical Center with an unknown powdery white substance Thursday afternoon. Β 

An official says the patient and two staff members had to be decontaminated. Β There is no word on injuries at this time. Β This is a developing story. Β Check back for updates.Β