MIDDLE RIVER, MD – Crews were responding to a hazmat situation at a Middle River hotel on Monday morning.

At just before noon, units responded to the Colonial Motel in the 9600-block of Pulaski Highway (21220).

Animal Control is reportedly removing 30+ cats from the location.

Initial reports indicate that hazmat crews were called due to the conditions in which the animals were living.

Motorists should use caution in the area.