Ministry investigating after guard at Barton jail falls ill on shift

A correctional officer at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centrewas sent to hospital by ambulance after falling ill on shift early Thursday afternoon.

And several other correctional officers from the same shift also went to hospital as a precaution, theMinistry of Community Safety and Correctional Services told CBCHamilton.

Theministry said it is investigating the situation.

Itprovided no information about the nature of the illness.

"It would be inappropriate for the ministry to publicly comment further out of respect for personal health information." said Andrew Morrison, ministry spokesman.

Police had earlier confirmed that there wasan ongoing situation at the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre.

According to Hamilton paramedic supervisor, Linda Minas-Connolly, one male in his 30's in medical distress has been transported to hospital.