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Arlington teens treated for possible overdoses near Ballston Quarter

By FOX 5 DC Digital Team
Published 
Updated March 2, 2023
Arlington County
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Arlington teens treated for possible overdoses near Ballston Quarter

Police in Arlington are investigating a drug overdose inside a parking garage. Three juveniles were rushed to a nearby hospital Wednesday after officers were called to the garage in Ballston. FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu reports from Arlington with the latest.

ARLINGTON, Va. - Multiple teenagers had to be treated with Narcan Wednesday afternoon after police believe they may have overdosed. 

The Arlington County Police Department said they received a call regarding a possible overdose in a parking garage near the Ballston Quarter shopping center just before 1:30 p.m. 

Arlington teens treated for possible overdoses near Ballston Quarter

Multiple teenagers had to be treated with Narcan Wednesday afternoon after police believe they may have overdosed.

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Once they arrived, first responders from the Arlington County Fire Department administered Narcan to two teens. Both of them — as well as a third — were taken to the hospital.

Their conditions at this time have not been revealed. However, an investigation is now underway.

This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.