Science experiment gone wrong. At a primary school in northern Sydney, eleven children around the age of 10 and a teacher suffered burns to their bodies on Monday, including to their faces, chests, lower abdomens and legs, following a chemical explosion. in the classroom.
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, two children are said to be in serious condition. One was airlifted to Westmead Children’s Hospital, while the other was taken to the same hospital by ambulance. They were aware.
Strong winds caused the accident
An Ambulance NSW official, Philip Templeman, suggested to the local Australian newspaper that gusty winds had swept away the chemicals used in the “fairly routine scientific experiment”, leading to a “bigger reaction than expected”.
“I am shocked to learn that an incident occurred at Manly West Public School today. My thoughts are with the students and staff who have been affected, and I wish them a speedy recovery,” said local MP Zali Steggall. On twitter.
The other nine students were taken to the Royal North Shore and Northern Beaches hospitals. According to The Guardianthe adult was also treated for minor injuries, but was not hospitalized.
Source: BFM TV
