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10-Year-Old Undergoes New Surgery, Remains Critical After Pergamino School Science-Fair Blast

Early accounts describe a black-powder–like mix in metal tubes that turned the demonstration into an explosive hazard.

Overview

  • Hospital Garrahan reported a new multidisciplinary operation on Sunday and said the girl remains in intensive care on advanced life support with a reserved prognosis.
  • The explosion at Instituto Comercial Rancagua on Thursday injured 17 people; a 45-year-old teacher had facial and hand surgeries and is out of danger without losing an eye.
  • Prosecutor Fernando Pertierra opened a criminal investigation with forensic tests and witness interviews, and no formal suspects have been named.
  • The provincial education authority began an internal disciplinary inquiry and a preparatory case labeled as an inquiry into possible offenses is underway in the Pergamino judicial department.
  • The Provincial Professional Council of Chemistry urged strict enforcement of Law 7020, calling for qualified oversight, mandatory registration, and training to prevent unsafe handling of chemical substances in schools.