Channel NewsAsia - Sunday, June
22
SINGAPORE: An industrial building in Ang Mo Kio was abuzz with
activity on Saturday morning.
A Hazardous Materials or HAZMAT team was called in after a
mysterious powdery white substance was found on vehicles in the
area.
A worker at the Sing Industrial Building in Ang Mo Kio
Industrial Park 2 said he felt something amiss in the air when he
began work before 8am.
The white particles became more visible by 9am and caused skin
and eye irritation upon contact.
Those who tried washing the substance off their faces and arms
said they felt a stinging sensation.
Fortunately it was a Saturday and not many people were at
work.
According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the
substance was found to be non—toxic.
No one was injured and no evacuation was necessary.
Samples were taken and will be sent for further investigation. —
CNA/ir