Police: One dead, several treated for cyanide exposure

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(NECN: Boston, Mass.) - According to Boston Police, one person is dead after exposure to cyanide on Lake Shore Road in Boston.

Two civilians, three police and four firefighters were taken to the hospital for decontamination and medical screening. Those transported were taken as a precaution, and did not show signs of exposure to cyanide.

The Boston Fire Department put the emergency room at St. Elizabeth's Hospital on Code Black, because they received the patient who has ingested cyanide. No new patients were admitted.

Police believe the woman is in her 70s and may have gotten the cyanide at her job.

Update 6:45PM:

The Code Black has been lifted.

According to St. Elizabeth's Hospital, a total of 14 patients were admitted as a result of the incident. Five EMS personnel, four fire personnel, three police officers, and two civilians.

Tags: Boston Police, cyanide, Lake Shore Road

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