Hazmat investigation underway near CHP San Jose office

(Jesse Gary/KTVU)

Authorities are at the scene of a hazardous materials investigation outside of the CHP - San Jose division office. Both the California Highway Patrol and San Jose police are investigating the incident.

According to authorities on the scene, a traffic stop in the area prompted the hazmat response. Officers discovered heroin in the vehicle, propmpting them to call in a hazmat team.

This is happening at 2020 Junction Ave. in San Jose. It began around 10:15 a.m.

(Jesse Gary/KTVU)