Three injured after acid spill at the small animal research facility on the Lincoln University campus
![On Thursday afternoon, the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a reported hazardous materials incident (acid spill) at the Small Animal Research facility on the Lincoln university campus.](https://abc17news.b-cdn.net/abc17news.com/2022/05/LU-1.jpg)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
On Thursday afternoon, the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a reported acid spill at the small animal research facility at Lincoln University.
Officials say the facility was being evacuated when firefighters first arrived on the scene just before 5 p.m.
Officials say three adults were taken to the hospital for inhalation injuries and surface burns.
According to a press release, there was minor damage to the facility and it remains closed at this time.