26 September 2011

Chemical Explosion at UMD Lab

Chemical Explosion at UMD Lab

Acid burned several people at University of Maryland laboratory on Monday.

Prince George's responded to the Chemistry Building on the College Park campus shortly after noon.

A chemical reaction occured in the third floor laboratory, which sparked an explosion, according to Prince George's Fire spokesperson Mark Brady.

Two female students sustained first-degree burns and suffered superficial lacerations in the incident.

Fire officials said there are no more flames present on the scene.

Check back with NBC Washington for more updates as they become available.

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