WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials have closed the House side of the U.S. Capitol because of an industrial spill there.

Capitol Police say a hazardous material response team is on site Thursday following an incident that began sometime around 2:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.

The Architect of the Capitol released a statement indicating the incident involved ongoing asbestos abatement work.

(Story by: The Associated Press)

 

 

 

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