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Witham street sealed off after 'harmful liquid' injures man Witham street sealed off after 'harmful liquid' injures man
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A street in Essex has been sealed off after a man was injured with a "harmful liquid", police have said. A street in Essex was sealed off after a man was injured with a "harmful liquid", police have said.
Emergency crews were called to Bramble Road in Witham at about 10:45 BST.Emergency crews were called to Bramble Road in Witham at about 10:45 BST.
The man's injuries to his hands and face were described as "not life threatening, but potentially life changing". He has been taken to hospital.The man's injuries to his hands and face were described as "not life threatening, but potentially life changing". He has been taken to hospital.
Police are at the scene, investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and carrying out tests on the chemical.
The East of England Ambulance service said it had sent its Hazardous Area Response Team. The East of England Ambulance service said it sent its Hazardous Area Response Team and an air ambulance.
The Essex Air Ambulance was also called to the scene. Fire crews left the area at 12:40 BST after "making the scene safe".
Anyone with information is asked to call Essex Police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers.Anyone with information is asked to call Essex Police on 101 or ring Crimestoppers.