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Twelve children and two adults were treated in hospital decontamination facilities after an outbreak of fumes. Twelve children and two adults have been decontaminated in hospital after fumes leaked into a primary school.
The group, from Estover Primary School in Plymouth, were taken to Derriford Hospital after fumes were detected and the building was evacuated. The group, from Estover Primary School in Plymouth, were taken to Derriford Hospital after fumes were detected and the school building was evacuated.
The pupils and adults who had complained about a burning sensation on their lips were washed down in a decontamination tent. The pupils and adults, who had complained about a burning sensation on their lips, were washed down in a decontamination tent.
Other children were treated at the scene by emergency crews, police said.Other children were treated at the scene by emergency crews, police said.
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Fire crews and six ambulances were called to assist in the incident at Estover Primary School in Plymouth on Thursday afternoon. Fire crews and six ambulances were called to assist in the incident on Thursday afternoon.
It is understood the fumes were detected in a computer room at the school. The whole school was evacuated. It is understood the fumes were detected in a computer room at the school. The entire school was evacuated.
A Devon Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said they were still trying to identify what the fumes were.A Devon Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said they were still trying to identify what the fumes were.
A doctor from the accident and emergency department was on hand at the school.A doctor from the accident and emergency department was on hand at the school.
The school is expected to remain closed on Friday to allow for further checks.The school is expected to remain closed on Friday to allow for further checks.