Ten patients assessed at school

Tuesday 17th November 2015 – 3.30pm – John Hawker.

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Ten patients were assessed by medics at a school in Kidderminster this morning following reports of a chemical incident.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Holy Trinity School, Birmingham Road at around 11.30am to reports of a number of pupils and a staff member feeling unwell.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The school was evacuated after a number of pupils reported feeling nauseous and having sore throats.

“Nine pupils, all aged between 12 and 16, and also a staff member from the school were assessed by medics.  Following assessment they were all discharged and did not require further treatment.

“The Trust dispatched two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Trusts Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene.  The Fire Service were also in attendance.

“All pupils were allowed back in the school after a short time following consultation with the fire service.”

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We have no further details on this incident.

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