Several people have been taken to hospital after falling ill following the arrival of a suspicious package at a US military base.

Joint Base Andrews in Maryland was partially evacuated after staff opened the package and found it contained white powder.

While an initial HAZMAT test found no hazardous substance, the building and room where the package was opened remains closed as of this morning.

Investigators say the package also contained ‘political propaganda’, the Independent reported.

Emergency services were dispatched following the incident just after 1pm yesterday.

Several people working at the site were taken to be treated at the Malcolm Grove Medical Center. The exact nature of their condition is unclear. A spokesperson for JBA said the building containing the package and a con

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