Sydney students injured after science experiment
Sydney, Nov 21 : Multiple students in a primary school in the Australian city of Sydney have been injured after a classroom science experiment went wrong on Monday.
Reports say at least two students were rushed via ambulance to a hospital with serious burns. Nine others are believed to have suffered superficial burns, BBC reported.
Initial reports suggest the experiment involved sodium bicarbonate and methylated spirits, said outlet 9news.
Helicopters, paramedics and fire trucks responded.
The incident took place at Manly West Public School. New South Wales Ambulance Acting Superintendent Phil Templemen said the wind impacted the experiment and blew around some of the chemicals that were used.
The children — believed to be aged between 10 and 11 according to reports — suffered burns to their bodies, including on their face, chest, lower abdomen and legs, said the Sydney Morning Herald.