GALLATIN, Tenn. (AP) — A science experiment gone mistaken at a Tennessee elementary college despatched 18 college students and a trainer to the hospital on Friday, officers mentioned.
The third-graders at Vena Stuart Elementary in Gallatin have been conducting science experiments with an outdoor presenter and several other mentioned they started feeling sick after an experiment with dry ice, information shops reported, citing a press release from Sumner County Colleges.
A number of kids turned nauseous and college directors referred to as emergency responders, who transported the scholars and trainer as a precaution, Sumner County Colleges’ Director Scott Langford mentioned in a video posted to social media.
The varsity assertion mentioned everybody transported was in good situation and Langford mentioned they have been all launched later within the day.
Fireplace crews additionally assessed and ventilated the room the place the experiment passed off.
Langford mentioned officers have been grateful for the fast response from college administration and first responders.
“They acted rapidly and our college students are protected,” he mentioned.
