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Tijuana IMSS Clinic Activates Hazmat Protocol After Patient Shows Signs of Toxic Exposure

Officials say the situation is contained pending confirmation of the substance.

Overview

  • The fire department’s hazardous materials team and municipal police deployed to IMSS Clinic No. 1 after a patient presented contamination symptoms around 6 p.m. Thursday.
  • Responders established preventive controls throughout the facility, managing entry and pedestrian flow to protect patients and staff.
  • The patient was transferred to a dedicated isolation room and is being monitored alongside a family member.
  • Emergency protocols remain in effect at the clinic as officials continue their assessment of the incident.
  • Authorities urged calm and said there is no serious risk reported in the surrounding area while the substance is identified.