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Pergamino School Science-Fair Blast Leaves 10-Year-Old Critical as Investigation Advances

Prosecutors ordered forensic exams on the volcano model’s materials to determine the cause, assessing potential negligence.

Explosión en feria de ciencias de Pergamino deja 17 heridos, incluyendo una menor grave
Una nena fue traslada en helicoperto en grave estado para ser atendida en el Hospital Garrghan.
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El momento de la explosión en la feria de ciencias en Pergamino.

Overview

  • Hospital Garrahan reports the girl is in the ICU after surgery in critical condition requiring advanced life support with a reserved prognosis.
  • News outlets report about 17 people were injured, mostly students, and several noncritical patients were treated locally and discharged.
  • A 45-year-old teacher sustained an ocular injury and underwent surgery in San Nicolás, with no life risk reported.
  • Videos show the model contained metal tubes and a mix described by a student as sulfur, charcoal and a “special salt” forming “pólvora,” details now under forensic review.
  • Prosecutor Fernando Pertierra is leading peritajes and witness statements, while the mayor said school leaders could face charges and authorities plan safety protocol reviews.