Marlborough hospital evacuated after ‘Code Black’ shutdown

The hospital transferred more than 70 patients as UMass Memorial’s Marlborough campus shut down inpatient care due to heat and water system failures.

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The Marlborough campus of UMass Memorial Medical Center declared a “Code Black” on Sunday after its heating and water systems failed, prompting the evacuation of more than 70 patients to nearby hospitals.

According to a hospital statement, the facilities team reported a large valve break on campus at around 5:45 p.m. The break caused flooding in the boiler system, reducing heat to multiple areas of the facility…

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