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A reported chemical spill in a school in staffordshire saw Five people were taken to hospital,
West Midlands Ambulance Service said six people were exposed to the chemical at Biddulph High School in Knypersley at 10.15am on Tuesday.
The school later said this was due to a problem with a piece of science equipment.
Police, fire fighting And Associateincluding the Hazardous Area Response Team, arrived at the school on Conway Road at 10.35am.
An ambulance service spokesperson said Independent: “A man, a woman and three teenagers were treated at the scene before being taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further precautionary checks. A sixth patient was released at the scene.”
According to Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, the chemical has since been “separated and the building ventilated”.
A spokesperson said: “We were called to Conway Road, Knypersley, at 10.35am on Tuesday following reports of a chemical leak. Three appliances were at the scene along with colleagues from Staffordshire Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service.”
He said: “Five people were taken to hospital by paramedics for precautionary checks.”
Biddulph High School and Sixth Form shared a post on Facebook which read: “Earlier today, a problem was identified with a piece of science equipment, following our normal processes and procedures, emergency services attended.
“They have confirmed that the site is safe to continue normal operations.
“We are grateful for the prompt and professional response of our staff and students and the support provided by the emergency services. The well-being and safety of our students and staff remains our top priority.”