After a science experiment conducted outside in strong winds went wrong, two students in a Sydney school sustained severe burn injuries to their faces and chests. The hospital has received the students.
According to a story by the Guardian, nine students and one adult were hurt while participating in an experiment on Monday at the Manly West public school on Sydney’s northern beaches.
A student who had significant burns was flown to Westmead Children’s Hospital. The ambulance was called for the other student. The hospitals at Royal North Shore and Sydney’s northern beaches received the remaining students. They took the adult, who was thought to be their teacher,
According to a story by the Guardian, the children were participating in a scientific experiment to make a “black snake” out of baking soda, a sugar combination, and an accelerant. According to Phil Templeman, a Sydney Ambulance official, the wind damaged some of the materials and hurt several of the pupils.
He claimed that his office received several phone calls reporting that several kids had burned themselves during a science experiment.
Sarah Mitchell, the state’s minister for education in Australia, commended the swift action of the school employees in contacting emergency services and administering first aid. In the next few days, she said, the government would offer the school community any resources they require, including counseling.
She stated that the incident will be looked at by the NSW Police, SafeWork NSW, and NSW Education Department.
Templeman commended the school’s administration for taking quick action
Templeman praised the school administration for their swift decision-making as well. The Guardian quoted Templeman as, “I’d also like to recognize the staff from the school, who managed this incident particularly well, offering immediate support to emergency crews and ensuring injured patients were moved to an area where we could treat them.”
He added that the children sustained burns to the upper body, chest, face, and legs but the majority of the students were not badly injured. Zali Steggall, a local MP in Sydney, expressed her horror at learning of the occurrence. She also wished for a quick recovery for those hurt. Up until late in the afternoon, the cops were still present.