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PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) – A 15-year-old has been hospitalized in critical condition after a hazardous materials situation unfolded in a high school’s cafeteria.
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Officials said the student had brought numerous toxic chemicals from home, mixed them in the cafeteria, and then drank the mixture.
First responders were called to the school Tuesday morning after the teen reportedly became sick. Emergency crews said school employees, including a nurse, were administering CPR and lifesaving measures to the boy when they arrived.
The Benson Polytechnic High School student was then rushed by ambulance to a local hospital, where hazardous materials teams were standing by to receive him.
According to officials, he was admitted to the hospital in critical condition.
Crews said they also had to evacuate the school as some chemicals had spilled onto the cafeteria floor during the incident, sparking a hazardous materials response.
Emergency medical personnel noted that they evaluated between 100 and 150 students at the scene who reported symptoms or concerns.
Portland Fire & Rescue crews said they wore breathing equipment to protect themselves from potential gas exposure during their response at the school before the situation was cleared.
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Evacuated students were later released to go home or reunited with family members.
A joint investigation has since been launched by Portland Public Schools, the Portland Police Bureau and Portland Fire & Rescue.
The Portland Police Bureau’s Explosive Disposal Unit swept parts of the school, including bags and containers. The homicide unit also responded to look for any criminal connection to the incident.
Authorities confirmed they are aware of a social media post related to the event, which was being analyzed as part of the investigation.
“Our thoughts are with our students and those impacted,” Kimberlee Armstrong, superintendent of Portland Public Schools, said. “This is devastating, stressful and scary.”
Superintendent Armstrong noted that school administrators are cooperating with fire officials and law enforcement to determine when it is safe to reopen the school.
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