CT Lottery headquarters closed Tuesday over hazardous substance investigation
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) said they received a letter with an unknown powder-like substance at its headquarters Tuesday.
According to lottery officials, local, state, and federal law enforcement responded. There were no hazardous materials found during environmental testing and no employees were injured.
The CT Lottery claims center was closed for the remainder of the day but will reopen on normal hours Wednesday.
“The Connecticut Lottery Corporation is grateful for the swift response and coordination of its law enforcement and public safety partners. The safety of employees, players, and the public remains the organization’s highest priority,” the company said in a statement.
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