Mars facility accident

Photo: NBC Philadelphia 

LANCASTER COUNTY, Penn. (WAND) - Two workers were rescued after falling into a tank full of chocolate at a Mars Wrigley company facility. 

The accident happened at Mars Wrigley Confectionery, located at 295 Brown Street in Elizabethtown, Penn., per a report from NBC Philadelphia. At about 2 p.m. Thursday, first responders were called to the scene. 

Two workers were found trapped inside of the tank. Responders cut a hole in the tank to free them.

They were taken to the hospital, and officials have not yet said details about their conditions. 

Mars Wrigley makes M&Ms, Skittles, Snickers and other popular candy products. 

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