Skeptic Project

Two packages have exploded today in state government buildings located in Anne Arundel County, according to government officials.

One package was at the Jeffrey Building on Francis Street in downtown Annapolis and another was at the Maryland Department of Transportation building in Hanover.

Rick Abbruzzese, a spokesman for Gov. Martin O’Malley, said cabinet secretaries have been instructed to shut down their mailroom operations and not deliver any mail until an investigation is concluded.

Although there was a reported injury in Annapolis, Abbruzzese said no one was hurt in either incident.

"Both when opened … let off a small type of explosion or flame," he said.

Phill McGowan, a city government spokesman, said state investigators and the FBI are on their way. Just before 1:30 p.m., the street was blocked and city Fire Department vehicles were on the scene.

A Capital reporter and photographer are on the scene. Check back for more updates.

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