North Smithfield hospital evacuated after 9 patients, workers fall ill

North Smithfield rehabilitation hospital evacuated due to high temperature

Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island was evacuated on Thursday following reports of staffers and patients feeling sick, the illnesses caused by overheating.

North Smithfield hospital evacuated after 9 patients, workers fall ill

A rehabilitation hospital in North Smithfield will remain closed overnight after nine patients and staffers simultaneously began experiencing flu-like symptoms.

North Smithfield RI Rehab Hospital Evacuated, 9 Ill

Nine patients and staff fell ill at a North Smithfield, R.I. rehab hospital. Hazmat crews found no gas leaks, and the cause remains under investigation.