A chemistry class that turns into a drama. Twelve people, eleven children and their teacher, were burned to varying degrees on November 21 at an Australian primary school in Manly West, north of Sydney. The experiment was taking place outside when the wind gusts picked up, the report said The Guardian: .
Two young students received serious burns on their face and chest. One was taken by helicopter to Westmead Children’s Hospital and the other by ambulance. The other nine children, who suffered minor burns, were sent to the Royal North Shore and Northern Beaches hospitals. The professor was hospitalized.in steady state– the British media say.
Responsible “strong winds”
For Phil Templeman, Acting Chief Executive of the New South Wales Ambulance Service;Strong winds today affected the experience and blew some materials away“. An investigation has been launched by the police and education department. Parents have been contacted and support has been provided to students and staff affected by the accident.
After the incident, various politicians reacted. This is the case of Education Minister Sarah Mitchell, who thanked school staff who “acted quickly enough to administer first aid and call an ambulance“. “My thoughts are with the students and staff affected by today’s incident at Manly West Public School“, he said.
Local MP Zally Stegall responded on Twitter.Shocked to hear the reports of the incident at Manly West Public School today. My thoughts are with the students and staff affected and I wish them a speedy recovery.»
Source: Le Figaro
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