PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A spokesperson with the Providence Police Department in Rhode Island says that seven people were treated for drug overdoses at a home early Saturday morning.
Steve Maurano, associate vice president of Public Affairs, Community, and Government Relations at Providence College, that the victims treated were all students at the school.
Just after 12 a.m., a videographer with NewsNation affiliate WPRI saw several ambulances and rescues from multiple departments on scene, as well as Providence detectives.
Officers and fire crews found four people on the front lawn, and three others inside of the home at the time.
All seven people were given NARCAN, then taken to area hospitals to be treated. At last check, they are all conscious and alert.
“The College is aware of the incident on Liege Street that happened last evening,” Maurano added.
“First and foremost, we can confirm that all seven students who were treated are ok. We want to thank the City of Providence first responders on scene, as well college public safety officials, who administered lifesaving care to our students.”
The police spokesperson said BCI and campus safety officials also responded to the scene.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation by both Providence police and Providence College.