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Teen Faces Fifth Surgery After Severe Electrocution at Millfield School

Chase Allen, 14, remains hospitalized with critical injuries, including severe burns and amputations, as investigations into the incident continue.

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Overview

  • On May 3, three students at Millfield School in Somerset were electrocuted by an overhead power cable, requiring immediate medical intervention.
  • Chase Allen, 14, has undergone multiple surgeries, including toe amputations, and may face further foot amputations as he prepares for his fifth operation.
  • The Health and Safety Executive and Avon and Somerset Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, with the school cooperating fully.
  • A GoFundMe campaign to support Chase's recovery has raised over £60,000, reflecting widespread community support for the family.
  • Millfield School has assured parents that there is no ongoing danger to other students and emphasized its commitment to determining how the accident occurred.