Cleaning chemical fumes lightly hurt dozens, including children, at Jerusalem school
Magen David Adom said that injured students and staff members were treated on the scene before being taken to the Shaare Zedek and Hadassah Medical Centers.
At least 34 people, including 30 children, were injured after accidentally inhaling cleaning chemical fumes at a school in Jerusalem on Thursday, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority. The injured individuals were treated on the scene before being transported to medical facilities.
Magen David Adom reported that 17 children and four staff members were admitted to Shaare Zedek and Hadassah Medical Centers. The medical center stated that all the patients, except for two children in moderate condition, were in light condition. United Hatzalah, a local emergency response group, suggested that the incident may have occurred due to the improper mixing of cleaning chemicals, specifically chlorine and acid, which is a complex situation involving hazardous materials.
The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority's incident commander noted that this is a complex incident involving hazardous materials. At present, the Israel Police have instructed the school to remain closed until the following day to perform additional environmental testing. Firefighters have conducted thorough monitoring of the building, and no hazardous levels have been detected so far.
However, additional testing is required to ensure a safe return to the school's regular routine. The incident is now under control, the incident commander added.
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