At least 11 students from New Asia Middle School in To Kwan Wan were sent to hospital following a gas leak at the laboratory during a class on Wednesday afternoon. Police received a report around 3.42 pm by a school staffer, who said some students fell sick during a chemistry class and developed symptoms like headache, dizziness, and stomachache over a suspected gas leak. A number of ambulances were soon dispatched and two male and nine female students were sent to Kwong Wah Hospital. According to a student surnamed Chan, the teacher immediately switched off the gas valve of the tube and one student even threw up. Another student said the school announced the incident via broadcast and said firefighters and police are coming to investigate and treat the affected students.

Source: The Standard May 22, 2024 11:08 UTC