First responders revived the women using Narcan and CPR, police said. Investigators suspect the women ingested fentanyl before becoming unresponsive.
Four of the women were treated at a local hospital, according to the report. The fifth woman refused medical attention.
2-YEAR-OLD GIRL OVERDOSES ON SUSPECTED FENTANYL IN OREGON
Four of the employees were treated at a hospital while the fifth refused medical treatment. (Google Street View, File)
The five women were only identified as employees of the mall. Their ages ranged from 29 to 41 years old.
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First responders revived five employees of The Shops of Riverside mall in Hackensack, New Jersey, after they appeared to have overdosed on suspected fentanyl. (Google Street View, File)
Capt. Michael Antista told NJ.com that authorities were investigating to find the source of the suspected fentanyl and prosecute those responsible.
Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse told the outlet that his office was working with law enforcement in the investigation.
"It is truly heartbreaking to see the terrible toll taken by these illicit and dangerous substances," Labrosse said.