Broken MRI machine emits gases, causing hazmat scene at New York airport

Melissa Rohman | | Health Imaging | Cardiac Imaging

On Saturday, Feb. 10, a damaged MRI machine started emitting dangerous gases, causing a hazardous material scare at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, according to a report from CBS New York.  

"The Port Authority police union said the MRI machine was in transit at a cargo building Saturday evening when it somehow became damaged and started emitting the dangerous gases," according to the report.  

Port Authority police union of New York and New Jersey on the scene remain unaware of the cause of damage to the machine and exactly what types of gases were released.  

Firefighters and emergency response crews quickly mobilized to suppress emissions. No injuries were reported inside or outside the scene of the incident, according to the Port Authority police.  

Damaged MRI Machine Causes Hazmat Scare At JFK Airport

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Melissa Rohman

A recent graduate from Dominican University (IL) with a bachelor’s in journalism, Melissa joined TriMed’s Chicago team in 2017 covering all aspects of health imaging. She’s a fan of singing and playing guitar, elephants, a good cup of tea, and her golden retriever Cooper.

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