Hardoi School Gas Leak: Over 20 Students Fall Sick After Hazardous Chemical Exposure in Practical Lab
Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh: Panic erupted at Lions Public School, Sandila, when a sudden gas leak in the school’s practical lab caused over 20 students to fall ill. The children exhibited symptoms including coughing, vomiting, and dizziness, prompting immediate medical attention and hospital admissions.
Incident Details
The gas leak occurred around 10 a.m. on Thursday, disrupting classes and creating chaos in the school. Reports suggest that a student may have disposed of a lab chemical in the toilet, inadvertently causing the formation of hazardous gas that spread across the school premises.
Teachers quickly evacuated the affected students and transported them to the Sandila Community Health Centre (CHC) via ambulance. The incident left the CHC overwhelmed, as a sudden influx of child...









