MA authorities: Chemical mixture at Buffalo Wild Wings kills 1 employee, hospitalizes 10

Authorities in Massachusetts say a Buffalo Wild Wings employee has died, and at least 10 people have been hospitalized, following a chemical mixture at the restaurant.

News 12 Staff

Nov 8, 2019, 12:04 PM

Updated 1,802 days ago

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Authorities in Massachusetts say a Buffalo Wild Wings employee has died, and at least 10 people have been hospitalized, following a chemical mixture at the restaurant.
According to reports, officials responding Thursday night to reports of a chemical reaction in the kitchen area found a male employee suffering from nausea.
Burlington police say they think he inhaled fumes from a cleaning agent.
The employee, whose name wasn't immediately released, was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
Authorities evacuated the restaurant and urged anyone who was inside at the time to get medical treatment, if needed.
A Buffalo Wild Wings statement says the company is "shocked and saddened" and working with the franchisee and authorities.
The suburban Boston sports bar will remain closed while the investigation continues.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.