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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 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 investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and carrying out tests on the chemical. | |
The East of England Ambulance service said it sent its Hazardous Area Response Team and an air ambulance. | |
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. |