Authorities respond to hazmat incident in Mantua Twp., N.J.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Hazmat investigation in Mantua Twp., NJ
Hazmat investigation in Mantua Twp., NJ. Sharrie Williams reports during Action News at 4:30 p.m. on August 8, 2017.

MANTUA TWP, N.J. (WPVI) -- Numerous local, state, county and federal agencies are on the scene of a hazmat situation in Mantua, Gloucester County.

Around 1:30 p.m. police responded to a home on Firth Drive.

The nature of the hazmat is not clear at this time.

No injuries have been reported.

Berkley Road is closed between Harrison Avenue and Bridgeton Pike (Rt.45) due to the incident. Police are asking drivers to avoid the area.

Stay with Action News and 6abc.com as more information becomes available.

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