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Benson high school student, 15, in critical condition after ingesting unknown chemicals
OregonLive.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A 15-year-old boy at Benson Polytechnic High School is in critical condition after ingesting an unknown chemical mixture he brought from home, according to Portland police.
- The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m., prompting evacuation of the school and medical evaluation of over 100 students and staff due to the chemical spill.
- Emergency responders and school staff provided aid on site before the student was transported to the hospital; the hazardous-materials team is working to identify the chemicals involved.
- Portland police’s homicide and explosive disposal units also responded, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
- Portland Public Schools superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong expressed concern for those affected, emphasizing the distressing nature of the event.
