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Three Pupils Hospitalised After Drinking Chemical From School Lab

The headteacher says the substance was diluted copper sulphate taken from a laboratory.

Overview

  • All three students stayed in hospital overnight and are now home, according to Lord Williams's School in Thame.
  • Thames Valley Police were informed and are supporting the school, the headteacher said.
  • Local reports say a pupil and classmates allegedly added copper sulphate to water bottles after a science lesson because of the colour.
  • An anonymous source reported that parents were unhappy about the incident, with one parent contacting police.
  • The Independent cites public health guidance that ingesting copper sulphate typically causes gastrointestinal irritation, including nausea and vomiting, and Thames Valley Police did not provide a public comment on Monday.