CCFD officials said a patient brought to Christus Spohn Shoreline led to concerns about a possible hazardous material exposure, prompting temporary ER diversion.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline’s emergency department was temporarily placed on diversion Tuesday afternoon after a possible hazardous material exposure involving a patient brought in by Corpus Christi firefighters.

According to Corpus Christi Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Tony Perez, a CCFD medic unit was dispatched to a residence around 2 p.m. for a medical call involving an adult patient. The patient was transported to Christus Spohn Shoreline.

During the transfer of the patient inside the emergency department, hospital staff and medics noticed findings that indicated a possible hazardous material exposure, Perez said. 

He said that out of an abundance of caution, the Hospital’s emergency department was placed on temporary diversion while Corpus Christi firefighters conducted cleanup, decontamination and atmospheric monitoring.

Corpus Christi Police Department officers assisted with traffic control. 

Perez said the measures were taken to ensure the safety of hospital staff, patients and first responders.

Fire crews remained at the hospital while the area was cleared and monitored. Additional details about the patient or the suspected substance were not immediately released.

This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Â