Damaged MRI machine emits hazardous gases at JFK Airport

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Sunday, February 11, 2018
MRI machine emitting hazardous gases after being damaged at JFK

JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) -- A damaged MRI machine began emitting hazardous gases at JFK Airport, according to the Port Authority Police officers' union.

The union says the incident happened Saturday night at a cargo building while the machine was in transit.

Firefighters and emergency crews were on the scene.

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