As earlier reported on TLS Status, a patient is being airlifted to the hospital today after suffering a chemical burn in Lakewood.
The incident happened around 9:45 AM when an employee was reportedly using a chemical agent to clean a floor at a new store on County Line Road.
The patient was treated on scene by Hatzolah and Lakewood EMS for non life-threatening injuries and then transported via chopper to the Livingston Burn Center.
Police and other agencies are investigating the incident.
A patient is being airlifted to the hospital this morning after suffering a chemical burn from a cleaning agent at a store in Lakewood. pic.twitter.com/jyZTeQKmVZ
— The Lakewood Scoop (@LakewoodScoop) October 13, 2023