2 Workers Rescued After Falling into Chocolate Tank at Mars Wrigley Factory in Pennsylvania

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First responders rescued twoMars Wrigleyemployees who fell into a chocolate tank Thursday at an Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, factory.

Lancaster County-Wide Communications received the call shortly before 2 p.m., telling PEOPLE that no injuries were reported but rescue workers had to cut a hole in the side of the tank to get them out. EMS was on the scene as a precaution.

“They were up to their waist in chocolate,” says LCWC, noting that the chocolate was warm.

It is unclear how they fell into the tank.

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“We can confirm both external contractors have been taken offsite for further evaluation. We’re extremely grateful for the quick work of the first responders,” a rep for Mars Wrigley tells PEOPLE.

source: people.com