Three children rushed to hospital following poisoning incident at Thame school
Three children at Thame’s secondary school were rushed to hospital suspected of being poisoned during a science lesson.
First reported by The Oxford Mail, Lord Williams’ School has confirmed three of its students were taken to hospital after ingesting chemicals at one of the establishments labs last Thursday.
All three children received medical treatment overnight but have since been discharged.
According to the regional newspaper, a child within the science class was deliberately adding copper sulphate to water bottles in the lab.
Experts say that ingesting copper sulphate can damage the digestive system and cause sickness. It may cause cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting, among other gastrointestinal symptoms.
Headteacher Neil Dimbleby told the Oxford Mail: “Three students stayed in hospital overnight having ingested diluted copper sulphate that had been taken from a laboratory. The police were informed and have been supporting us through this incident. We are pleased to report that the students are all now safely at home.”
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said this week: "We are aware of an incident involving school children at Lord Williams’s School in Thame around noon on Thursday. “The school is managing the matter with our support, and appropriate safeguarding measures are in place. No criminal investigation is being pursued.”