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School Staff Hospitalized in Chemical Incident

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Three staff members were hospitalized after a chemical incident at Coleraine Grammar School, but no students were present due to the Easter break. Emergency services quickly responded, containing the situation and ensuring no one else was exposed. Firefighters used specialized equipment to neutralize the threat, and the school plans to reopen after the holidays.

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School Staff Hospitalized in Chemical Incident

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Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!School Staff Hospitalized in Chemical Incident. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

I'm Cory with the story. That's your Europe News Today update. AI powered and always on. Three staff members ended up in the hospital after a chemical incident at Colrain Grammar School in County London, Dairy. This happened Tuesday around 415 in the afternoon, when hazardous gases got released in a confined spot on the school grounds. Luckily, no students were around since it was Easter break. The school confirmed the situation right away, stressing that everything was under control, thanks to a quick response from ambulance, fire, and police. Crews. They made sure the three affected workers got checked out medically, and no one else was exposed. Folks in the area probably felt relieved hearing no kids were involved, but it highlights how even empty buildings can pose risks during maintenance, or whatever sparked this. Emergency teams handled it professionally, keeping the community safe. Firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service rode out six appliances to the scene on Castle Rock Road. They used breathing gear, water jets, and gas monitors to neutralize the threat.

Then started wrapping up by 750 that evening. With the site secured and clean up underway in partnership with officials, the school aims to reopen smoothly after the holidays, putting this behind. Then fast.

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