8 emergency responders taken to hospital after incident involving possible meth lab in south suburb

CRESTWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- Eight emergency responders were taken to a local hospital, after an incident involving a possible methamphetamine lab in the south suburbs Tuesday, police said.

Crestwood police said officers and fire crews responded to the incident in the 100-block of Central Avenue, and four police officers and four firefighters were later taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.



All eight first responders have since been treated and released.

The person involved in the suspected meth operation remains hospitalized, police said.

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Police continue to investigate.



It was not immediately clear what led up to the injuries.

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