4 hospitalized by hazmat in Montgomery Co.

FRANCONIA, Pa. - September 22, 2009 (WPVI) -- Four people were taken to area hospitals after a hazmat incident in Montgomery County Tuesday morning.

The incident happened around 7:00 at the JBS Packerland - a meat packing company in Franconia.

An ammonia leak was reported and was quickly contained. The building was evacuated as a precaution.

All four of the victims are being treated at Grand View Hospital. Authorities say the injuries sustained by the leak are considered non-life threatening.

Authorities are investigating the cause.

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