SWFL police and workers exposed to unknown substances in separate locations

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Scene from officers drug exposure. (WINK News photo)
Scene from officers drug exposure. (WINK News photo)

In two separate incidents, law enforcement, a FedEx and driver and health care employees were exposed to unknown substances Thursday in Southwest Florida, sending some to the hospital.

FMPD officers sent to hospital exposure to unknown substance

Two officers were briefly hospitalized after exposure to an unknown substance during a traffic stop Thursday.

The unnamed officers with the Fort Myers Police Dept. were treated at Lee Memorial Hospital for exposure to an unknown substance while conducting a traffic stop on US 41 and Hill Ave. in Fort Myers, the FMPD press release states.

During the stop, a gust of wind blew an unknown substance onto the officers. The officers quickly experienced reactions. They are now in the emergency room as a precaution and appear to be doing well, the FMPD press release states.

The vehicle stopped in the traffic stop has been impounded and the suspect has been detained.

FedEx driver and Cape Coral MedExpress employees exposed to unknown substance

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