(Bedford, VA)—The Bedford County Department of Fire and Rescue and Bedford Fire Department are on the scene of a hazmat incident at the Bedford Wastewater Treatment Plant on Orange Street in Bedford.

According to the Bedford County Fire Marshal, two chemicals were mixed that created a large amount of chlorine gas. Four individuals were transported from the scene for non–life threatening injuries

The Department of Fire and Rescue has called in regional hazmat teams to assist. They are working on decontamination and stabilizing the spill.

Orange Street remains closed. All other roads are open. Drivers should avoid the area.

We will release more updates as soon as we get them