Investigators are working to indentify a white powder found in a letter at a corrections facility.
COLUMBIA (WACH)-- Six people were taken to the hospital after officials say a corrections worker opened a package that had a white powder inside.
The incident happened at the Watkins Pre-Release Center on Saint Andrews Terrace Road Wednesday morning.
Officials say six people, including corrections workers, an inmate and a Columbia firefighters were all exposed to the powder and taken to a hospital as a precaution.
SLED, the FBI, and the Columbia-Richland Fire Department are all investigating.
Health officials say the building is safe.
TV Station Profiles & Public Inspection Files forWACH